There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vazhapadi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Valappadi G Hlttrain 22153
5h 9m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 12mDrive 293.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vazhapadicar 293.6 km
4h 37m₹3,295–4,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vazhapaditaxi 293.6 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,000Fly
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
4h 22m₹4,223–11,772
Chennai to Vazhapadi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vazhapadi is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Chennai and Vazhapadi is 320 km. The road distance is 293.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vazhapadi without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Valappadi G Hlt takes 5h 9m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vazhapadi is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs ₹4,200 - ₹12,000 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vazhapadi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Valappadi G Hlt once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, SRL Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Vazhapadi bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valappadi G Hlt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vazhapadi is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Chennai to Vazhapadi.
There are two+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.