There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Valmikipuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 222.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Valmikipuramcar 222.4 km
3h 17m₹2,507–3,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Valmikipuramtaxi 222.4 km
3h 17m₹5,000–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the train from Tirupati to Vayalpadtrain 07656
6h 50m₹319–1,531
Chennai to Valmikipuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Valmikipuram is to bus and train which costs ₹310 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Valmikipuram is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Valmikipuram. 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 Valmikipuram is 266 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Valmikipuram 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 Valmikipuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Valmikipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Valmikipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Valmikipuram is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Chennai to Valmikipuram.
There are 11+ hotels available in Valmikipuram.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Valmikipuram, 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
- 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
Train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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
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