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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Mailam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Tindivanam

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain train 12631 / ...
    1h 55m
    ₹371–1,427

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mailamtrain train 16115
    2h 24m
    ₹275–1,333

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tindivanambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    3h 2m
    ₹594–2,572

  4. Drive  139.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Mailamcar car 139.7 km
    2h 7m
    ₹1,568–2,265

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Mailamtaxi taxi 139.7 km
    2h 7m
    ₹3,100–3,800

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  • Distance: 135 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tindivanam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 2h 50m. 20 other operators also service this route.

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