There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vāyalpād by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jntrain
- Take the train from Pakala Jn to Vayalpadtrain
6h 1m₹404–3,280Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Tirupatitrain 16203 / ...
- Take the train from Tirupati to Vayalpadtrain 07656
6h 34m₹309–2,411Bus, train via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jntrain
- Take the train from Pakala Jn to Vayalpadtrain
6h 23m₹665–3,465Drive 220.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vāyalpādcar 220.7 km
3h 14m₹2,482–3,585Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vāyalpādtaxi 220.7 km
3h 14m₹4,900–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the train from Tirupati to Vayalpadtrain 07656
8h 16m₹363–1,657
Chennai to Vāyalpād by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vāyalpād is to bus and train which costs ₹360 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vāyalpād is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vāyalpād. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vayalpad via Katpadi Jn and Pakala Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Chennai and Vāyalpād is 266 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vāyalpād without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Chennai to Vāyalpād, including transfers.
Chennai to Vāyalpād train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Vāyalpād train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vāyalpād is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chennai to Vāyalpād.
There are 12+ hotels available in Vāyalpād.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vāyalpād, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Vayalpad via Katpadi Jn and Pakala Jn in around 6h 1m.
- 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 Pakala Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Pakala Jn to Vayalpad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Pakala Jn to Vayalpad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Perambur to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tirupati to Vayalpad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tirupati to Vayalpad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Travelling around the UAE, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.













