There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Sodam by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jntrain 16854 / ...
4h 18m₹724–2,730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Pilertrain 17247 / ...
5h 37m₹547–2,599Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chittoorbus
- Take the taxi from Chittoor to Sodamtaxi
5h 48m₹1,690–2,792Drive 193.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sodamcar 193.8 km
2h 46m₹1,896–2,739Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sodamtaxi 193.8 km
2h 46m₹4,300–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
- Take the train from Tirupati to Pilertrain 12731 / ...
6h 27m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sodam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sodam is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sodam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Pakala Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Sodam is 221 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sodam without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chennai to Sodam, including transfers.
Chennai to Sodam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Sodam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sodam is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Chennai to Sodam.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sodam, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Sodam via Katpadi Jn and Pakala Jn in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Renigunta Jn to Piler
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tirupati to Piler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹28–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Sreedevi Express Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sreedevi Express Travels
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Website
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- VRCR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VRCR Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Balaji Transports
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–5,500
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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