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How to get fromChennai to Kavalurby train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kavalur by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Amburtrain train 22625 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ambur to Kavalurtaxi taxi
    2h 52m
    ₹1,174–2,624

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Amburbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    4h 22m
    ₹1,396–4,344

  3. Drive  207.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kavalurcar car 207.3 km
    3h 2m
    ₹2,308–3,334

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kavalurtaxi taxi 207.3 km
    3h 2m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain train 12679 / ...
    3h 34m
    ₹1,186–2,713

  6. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    5h 20m
    ₹1,332–1,892

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  • Distance: 218.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kavalur, Tamil Nādu, India?

Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ambur hourly, and the journey takes 3h 45m. 27 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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