There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thorapadi by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
2h 4m₹464–1,550Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2h 50m₹160–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Vellore138.2 km
2h 26m₹524Drive 138.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thorapadicar 138.8 km
2h₹1,584–2,288Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thorapaditaxi 138.8 km
2h₹3,500–4,200
Chennai to Thorapadi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thorapadi is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thorapadi is to drive which takes 2h and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thorapadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Katpadi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Thorapadi is 136 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thorapadi without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Chennai to Thorapadi, including transfers.
Chennai to Thorapadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thorapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thorapadi is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thorapadi, 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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Four other operators also service this route.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹524
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thorapadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thorapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thorapadi is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chennai to Thorapadi.
Book your Chennai to Thorapadi bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 97+ hotels available in Thorapadi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Thorapadi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.