There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Melpākkam by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Gummidipunditrain 42423 / ...
1h 18m₹454–1,363Train via Elavur
cheapest- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Elavurtrain 06741 / ...
1h 32m₹446–1,358Drive 51.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Melpākkamcar 51.9 km
49 min₹586–846Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Melpākkamtaxi 51.9 km
49 min₹1,200–1,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Melpākkam is to drive which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Melpākkam is to drive which takes 49 min and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Melpākkam. However, there are services departing from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and arriving at Gummidipundi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Melpākkam is 58 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melpākkam without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Chennai to Melpākkam, including transfers.
Chennai to Melpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Chennai to Melpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gummidipundi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Melpākkam is 52 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Chennai to Melpākkam.
There are 10+ hotels available in Melpākkam.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Melpākkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Gummidipundi hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Gummidipundi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Elavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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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