There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kalakada by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Kalakadataxi
4h 53m₹1,268–1,726Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Kallkiritrain 17247
5h 53m₹637–2,809Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pilertrain 22716
5h 38m₹754–2,830Drive 211.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalakadacar 211.5 km
3h 7m₹2,414–3,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalakadataxi 211.5 km
3h 7m₹4,700–6,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
- Take the taxi from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Kalakadataxi
3h 46m₹6,430–25,738
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalakada is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalakada is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹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 38m.
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 53m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 7m 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 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–24,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,000
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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