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How to get fromChennai to Lalpetby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Lalpet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    4h 12m
    ₹997–2,495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    5h 41m
    ₹1,210–2,443

  3. Drive  237.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Lalpetcar car 237.1 km
    3h 50m
    ₹2,651–3,829

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Lalpettaxi taxi 237.1 km
    3h 50m
    ₹5,000–6,500

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  • Distance: 266.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Lalpet, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m. 21 other operators also service this route.

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