There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Lalpet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 12m₹997–2,495Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 46mDrive 237.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Lalpetcar 237.1 km
3h 50m₹2,693–3,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Lalpettaxi 237.1 km
3h 50m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Lalpet is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Lalpet is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Lalpet. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Lalpet. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Chennai and Lalpet is 266 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Lalpet without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chennai to Lalpet, including transfers.
Chennai to Lalpet bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Lalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Lalpet is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.
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, 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
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Lalpet bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Lalpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Lalpet is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Chennai to Lalpet.
There are 69+ hotels available in Lalpet.