There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salemtrain 22153
4h 34m₹605–2,033Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
5hDrive 239.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kallakurichicar 239.5 km
3h 34m₹2,709–3,912Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kallakurichitaxi 239.5 km
3h 34m₹5,000–6,500Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
4h 39m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kallakurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chinna Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Kallakurichi is 281 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi, including transfers.
Chennai to Kallakurichi bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kallakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kallakurichi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Kg Bus Transports operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Kg Bus Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Kg Bus Transports
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kallakurichi bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, arrive at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kallakurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chinna Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kallakurichi is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chennai to Kallakurichi.
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