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How to get fromChennai to Ranipetby train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ranipet by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jntrain train 12292 / ...
    1h 39m
    ₹465–1,502
  2. Line 15 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    3h 10m
    ₹248–577
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2h 35m
    ₹250–550
  4. Drive  114.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ranipetcar car 114.2 km
    1h 39m
    ₹1,277–1,844
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ranipettaxi taxi 114.2 km
    1h 39m
    ₹2,900–3,500

Chennai to Ranipet by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹250Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ranipet, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Walajah Road Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Arcot every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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