There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kalakada by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Kalakadataxi
4h 52m₹1,168–1,626Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Kallkiritrain 17247
5h 51m₹627–2,799Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pilertrain 16340 / ...
5h 28m₹724–2,830Drive 211.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalakadacar 211.5 km
3h 6m₹2,379–3,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalakadataxi 211.5 km
3h 6m₹4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalakada is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalakada is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kalakada. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Piler via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Chennai and Kalakada is 212 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalakada without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Chennai to Kalakada, including transfers.
Chennai to Kalakada train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Kalakada train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kalakada is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chennai to Kalakada.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalakada, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Kalakada via Katpadi Jn and Piler in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Piler
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Kallkiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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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