There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Killai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 52m₹897–2,395Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 35mDrive 211.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Killaicar 211.4 km
3h 42m₹2,373–3,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Killaitaxi 211.4 km
3h 42m₹4,700–6,000Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 39m₹900–2,416
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Killai is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Killai is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Killai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Killai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Killai is 257 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Killai without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Chennai to Killai, including transfers.
Chennai to Killai bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Killai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Killai is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Killai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Perambur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Killai bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Killai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Killai is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chennai to Killai.
There are 54+ hotels available in Killai.