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How to get fromChennai to Vazhapadiby train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vazhapadi by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Valappadi G Hlttrain train 22153
    5h 9m
    ₹220–1,700

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Atturbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 13m
    ₹1,230–2,257

  3. Drive  293.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Vazhapadicar car 293.7 km
    4h 37m
    ₹3,296–4,760

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Vazhapaditaxi taxi 293.7 km
    4h 37m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  5. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    4h 30m
    ₹5,640–10,938

Chennai to Vazhapadi by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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, Amk operates a bus from Chennai to Attur every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 50m. 27 other operators also service this route.

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