There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kalpākkam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 06025 / ...
2h 20m₹361–1,417Line 15 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanambus
3h 32m₹323–997Drive 135.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalpākkamcar 135.3 km
2h 4m₹1,528–2,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalpākkamtaxi 135.3 km
2h 4m₹3,000–3,700Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tindivanambus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
4h 15m₹488–897
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalpākkam is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalpākkam is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kalpākkam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Tindivanam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kalpākkam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tindivanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Chennai and Kalpākkam is 134 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalpākkam without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Chennai to Kalpākkam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kalpākkam bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Payaigada station.
Chennai to Kalpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalpākkam is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹360 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalpākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Payaigada to Kalpākkam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Tindivanam in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kalpākkam bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R. Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Kalpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kalpākkam is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Chennai to Kalpākkam.
There are seven+ hotels available in Kalpākkam.