There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Urapakkam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 66 bus, line 118 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vadapalani to Shri Nagathaman Templebus M88
- Take the bus from Kundrathur Bus Station to Tambarambus 66
- Take the bus from Tambaram West Bus stand to Ananthvalli schoolbus 118
2h 23m₹29–115Drive 37.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Urapakkamcar 37.8 km
41 min₹367–530Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Urapakkamtaxi 37.8 km
41 min₹1,000–1,300
Chennai to Urapakkam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Urapakkam is to bus and line 66 bus and line 118 bus which costs ₹28 - ₹120 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Urapakkam is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ₹360 - ₹550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Urapakkam. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Ananthvalli school via Kundrathur Bus Station and Tambaram West Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Urappakkam. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Urapakkam is 35 km. The road distance is 37.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Urapakkam without a car is to line 40201 train which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹110 - ₹950.
The line 40201 train from Chennai Park to Urappakkam takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Chennai to Urapakkam bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Vadapalani station.
Chennai to Urapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Park station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Urapakkam is to line 40201 train which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹110 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus and line 66 bus and line 118 bus, which costs ₹28 - ₹120 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Urapakkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Park to Urappakkam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–950 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vadapalani to Ananthvalli school via Kundrathur Bus Station, Tambaram, and Tambaram West Bus stand in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Park to Urappakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Vadapalani to Shri Nagathaman Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–40
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–14
- Express Service
- ₹13–19
- Deluxe Service
- ₹20–27
- A/C Service
- ₹30–40
Bus from Kundrathur Bus Station to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
Bus from Tambaram West Bus stand to Ananthvalli school
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–34
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹13–19
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–27
- A/C Service
- ₹29–34
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Urapakkam bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Shri Nagathaman Temple station.
Chennai to Urapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Urappakkam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Urapakkam is 38 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Chennai to Urapakkam.
There are 145+ hotels available in Urapakkam.