There are 7 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalanibus
6h 9m₹500–1,400Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
6h 55m₹238–829Train
- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Salem Jntrain 07355 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
7h 44m₹351–2,805Drive 288.4 km
- Drive from Dharmapuri to Chennaicar 288.4 km
4h 11m₹3,215–4,644Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharmapuri to Chennaitaxi 288.4 km
4h 11m₹6,000–8,000Bus to Salem, fly
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
3h 47m₹6,308–14,332Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway
5h 28m₹4,775–7,821
Dharmapuri to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dharmapuri to Chennai is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹230 - ₹850 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dharmapuri to Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Vadapalani. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharmapuri to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Perambur via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Dharmapuri and Chennai is 297 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalani takes 6h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Dharmapuri to Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Dharmapuri station.
Dharmapuri to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dharmapuri station.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Chennai is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Dharmapuri, India and Chennai, India?
Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalani twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dharmapuri to Perambur via Salem Jn in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmapuri to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Cmbt
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹250–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Dharmapuri to Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Vadapalani station.
Dharmapuri to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharmapuri to Chennai is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Dharmapuri to Chennai.
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