There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Chinnasalem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salemtrain 22153
4h 19m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
5h 14mDrive 253.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chinnasalemcar 253.2 km
3h 45m₹2,855–4,124Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chinnasalemtaxi 253.2 km
3h 45m₹5,500–7,000
Chennai to Chinnasalem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chinnasalem is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chinna Salem. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Chennai and Chinnasalem is 265 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chinnasalem without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chinnasalem is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chinnasalem, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Kg Bus Transports operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, arrive at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Chinnasalem train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chinna Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chinnasalem is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chennai to Chinnasalem.
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