There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kattimedu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain 20683
7h 20m₹526–2,924Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thruthuraipoondibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
8h 1mDrive 327.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kattimeducar 327.7 km
5h 25m₹3,673–5,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kattimedutaxi 327.7 km
5h 25m₹7,000–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kattimedu is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kattimedu is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kattimedu. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Thruthuraipoondi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kattimedu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Tiruturaipundi Junction via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Chennai and Kattimedu is 353 km. The road distance is 327.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kattimedu without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Chennai to Kattimedu, including transfers.
Chennai to Kattimedu bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kattimedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kattimedu is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kattimedu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tiruturaipundi Junction 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thruthuraipoondi 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 55m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thruthuraipoondi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thruthuraipoondi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Kattimedu bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thruthuraipoondi station.
Chennai to Kattimedu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruturaipundi Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kattimedu is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Chennai to Kattimedu.
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