There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
4h 51m₹294–2,280Bus via Vellore
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalaibus
5h 45m₹227–992Bus
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 32m₹584–2,743Drive 184.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalaicar 184.3 km
2h 53m₹2,080–3,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalaitaxi 184.3 km
2h 53m₹4,100–5,000Train via Tiruttani
- Take the train from Perambur to Tiruttanitrain 16203 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruttani to Tiruvannamalaitrain 22605
5h 24m₹295–2,336
Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹220 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai station to Tiruvannāmalai. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Chennai and Tiruvannāmalai is 223 km. The road distance is 184.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tiruvannāmalai, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, V2K Travels operates a bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- 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 Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Perambur to Tiruttani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruttani to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
- 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 Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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 Tiruvannāmalai bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Chennai to Tiruvannāmalai.
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