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How to get fromChennai to Thiruvalamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train 22651 / ...
    2h 5m
    ₹484–1,580

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    3h 13m
    ₹582–892

  3. Drive  132.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Thiruvalamcar car 132.7 km
    1h 57m
    ₹1,486–2,147

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Thiruvalamtaxi taxi 132.7 km
    1h 57m
    ₹3,300–4,000

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    3h 14m
    ₹830–3,444

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  • Distance: 137.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–350 and the journey takes 3h.

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