There are 7 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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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 12677 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Peramburtrain 12676 / ...
6h 39m₹351–2,805Drive 288.4 km
- Drive from Dharmapuri to Chennaicar 288.4 km
4h 11m₹3,237–4,675Taxi
- 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 45m₹4,889–13,192Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaugbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
5h 26m₹4,956–8,681
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 45m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹14,000.
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 6h 39m.
The distance between Dharmapuri and Chennai is 298 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 6h 39m.
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 6h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmapuri to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Dharmapuri to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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