There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Somala by train, taxi, bus, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Pakala Jn to Somalataxi
4h 31m₹874–2,930Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Kallkiritrain 17247
5h 55m₹637–2,819Bus, taxi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Palamaner - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4305A
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Palamaner - Bypass to Somalataxi
6h 45m₹1,648–2,527Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Somalacar 207.6 km
2h 59m₹2,320–3,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Somalataxi 207.6 km
2h 59m₹4,600–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the train from Tirupati to Kallkiritrain 12731 / ...
7h 5m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Somala is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Somala is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Somala. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kallkiri via Renigunta Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Chennai and Somala is 235 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Somala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chennai to Somala, including transfers.
Chennai to Somala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Somala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Somala is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chennai to Somala.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Somala, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Somala via Renigunta Jn and Kallkiri in around 5h 55m.
- 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 Kallkiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tirupati to Kallkiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Palamaner - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–6,000
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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