There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Mailam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tindivanam
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 12631 / ...
1h 55m₹371–1,427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mailamtrain 16115
2h 24m₹275–1,333Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanambus
3h 33m₹343–1,027Drive 139.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mailamcar 139.7 km
2h 7m₹1,579–2,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Mailamtaxi 139.7 km
2h 7m₹3,100–3,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mailam is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹340 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mailam is to train via Tindivanam which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mailam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Tindivanam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Mailam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tindivanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Chennai and Mailam is 135 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mailam without a car is to train via Tindivanam which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Chennai to Mailam, including transfers.
Chennai to Mailam bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Payaigada station.
Chennai to Mailam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mailam is to train via Tindivanam which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs ₹340 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 33m.
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, you can take a bus from Payaigada to Mailam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Tindivanam in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Mailam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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 Mailam bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R. Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Mailam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mailam is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chennai to Mailam.
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