There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Olakur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
2h 37m₹250–1,973Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kundrathur B.S. to Vandalur Gatebus 66K
- Take the train from Vandalur to Olakurtrain 06027
5h 23m₹152–1,201Line 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 Melmaruvathurbus
4h 12m₹188–1,577Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Olakurcar 116.2 km
1h 52m₹1,311–1,894Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Olakurtaxi 116.2 km
1h 52m₹2,600–3,200Line 06721 train, train
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Tambaramtrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Olakurtrain 06027
3h 40m₹247–1,998
Chennai to Olakur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Olakur is to bus and train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Olakur is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Olakur. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Melmaruvathur via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Olakur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Olakur via Melmaruvattur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Olakur is 110 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Olakur without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Chennai to Olakur, including transfers.
Chennai to Olakur bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Payaigada station.
Chennai to Olakur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Olakur is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Olakur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Payaigada to Olakur via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, Melmaruvathur, and Melmaruvattur in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Fort to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Tambaram to Olakur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vandalur to Olakur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
Bus from Kundrathur B.S. to Vandalur Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–65
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹12–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹25–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
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 Olakur bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R. Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Olakur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Olakur is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Chennai to Olakur.
There are five+ hotels available in Olakur.