There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kaligiri by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bitraguntatrain 12712 / ...
- Take the taxi from Bitragunta to Kaligiritaxi
3h 51m₹934–2,353Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kavalitrain 12077 / ...
3h 55m₹891–2,349Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kavalibus Chennai - Kavali
4h 6m₹1,148–2,265Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kaligiricar 224.4 km
3h 30m₹2,506–3,620Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kaligiritaxi 224.4 km
3h 30m₹5,000–6,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
- Take the taxi from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Kaligiritaxi
4h 21m₹7,130–25,638Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kavali Bypassbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
7h 25m₹1,098–1,977
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kaligiri is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kaligiri is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kaligiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kavali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kaligiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kavali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chennai and Kaligiri is 251 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kaligiri without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chennai to Kaligiri, including transfers.
Chennai to Kaligiri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kaligiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kaligiri is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kaligiri, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kavali once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kavali every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Bitragunta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Kavali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kavali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kavali Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kaligiri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kavali station.
Chennai to Kaligiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kavali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kaligiri is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Chennai to Kaligiri.