There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 to Kallakurichibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 10mDrive 239.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kallakurichicar 239.5 km
3h 34m₹2,677–3,867Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kallakurichitaxi 239.5 km
3h 34m₹5,000–6,500
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 ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Kallakurichi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 10m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi hourly, and the journey takes 5h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Kallakurichi 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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