There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kārimangalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Morappurtrain 12675 / ...
4h 25m₹1,006–2,563Bus via Vellore
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Karimanagalam bypassbus
6h 42m₹482–1,542Bus
- Take the bus from Vadapalani to Karimanagalam bypassbus
5h 28m₹500–1,400Drive 275.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kārimangalamcar 275.3 km
4h₹3,107–4,487Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kārimangalamtaxi 275.3 km
4h₹6,000–7,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Dharmapuribus
4h 25m₹5,683–16,032
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kārimangalam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kārimangalam is to drive which takes 4h and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Karimanagalam bypass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kārimangalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Morappur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Kārimangalam is 300 km. The road distance is 275.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kārimangalam without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chennai to Kārimangalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kārimangalam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vadapalani station.
Chennai to Kārimangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kārimangalam is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kārimangalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Morappur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Vadapalani to Karimanagalam bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Morappur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Vadapalani to Karimanagalam bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
Bus from Vellore Bypass to Karimanagalam bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹320–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Kārimangalam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Karimanagalam bypass station.
Chennai to Kārimangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Morappur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kārimangalam is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Chennai to Kārimangalam.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kārimangalam.