There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Arakkonam
best- Take the train from Perambur to Arakkonamtrain 12607 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Sevurtrain 06735 / ...
2h 57m₹250–1,996Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Chennai - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
3h 29m₹515–2,215Drive 132.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thiruvalamcar 132.6 km
1h 58m₹1,492–2,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thiruvalamtaxi 132.6 km
1h 58m₹3,300–4,000Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 7m₹254–2,030Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
4h 34m
Chennai to Thiruvalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam is to train via Arakkonam which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thiruvalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thiruvalam. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Sevur via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Chennai and Thiruvalam is 118 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Thiruvalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Thiruvalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam is to train via Arakkonam which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thiruvalam, India?
You can take a train from Perambur to Sevur via Arakkonam in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Sevur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thiruvalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thiruvalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thiruvalam is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chennai to Thiruvalam.
There are 93+ hotels available in Thiruvalam.