There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kalapet by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 12631 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Kalapettaxi
2h 18m₹651–1,807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
5h 14m₹509–2,055Drive 138.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalapetcar 138.2 km
2h 14m₹1,545–2,231Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalapettaxi 138.2 km
2h 14m₹3,100–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalapet is to train and taxi which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalapet is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kalapet. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kanachettikulam via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Kalapet is 160 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalapet without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Chennai to Kalapet, including transfers.
Chennai to Kalapet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kalapet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kalapet is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chennai to Kalapet.
There are 1182+ hotels available in Kalapet.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalapet, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹500–3,800
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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