There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Chengam by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain 12679 / ...
- Take the taxi from Jolarpettai to Chengamtaxi
3h 50m₹1,286–2,813Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 30mDrive 210.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chengamcar 210.6 km
3h 14m₹2,361–3,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chengamtaxi 210.6 km
3h 14m₹4,700–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chengam is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chengam is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Chengam is 274 km. The road distance is 210.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chengam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chennai to Chengam, including transfers.
Chennai to Chengam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Chengam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chengam is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chennai to Chengam.
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What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chengam, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai every 3 hours, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Mahadev Travels also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
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