There are 8 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Vellore
best- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Mahabalipurambus Vellore - Mahabalipuram
6h 34m₹1,414–3,401Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16573
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
8h 7m₹1,292–3,889Drive 265.3 km
- Drive from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkamcar 265.3 km
3h 55m₹2,964–4,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkamtaxi 265.3 km
3h 55m₹5,000–6,500Bus to Salem, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the taxi from Paranur to Kālpākkamtaxi
4h 50m₹7,389–14,042Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Villupuram Jntrain 16573
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattutrain 22676 / ...
8h 47m₹1,293–3,940Bus
- Take the bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Mahabalipurambus
9h 55m₹1,298–3,569Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Dharmapuri - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
7h 38m₹6,496–15,297
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Mahabalipuram via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Chengalpattu via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Dharmapuri and Kālpākkam is 304 km. The road distance is 265.3 km.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam without a car is to bus via Vellore which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam, including transfers.
Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Dharmapuri station.
Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dharmapuri station.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam is to bus via Vellore which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Dharmapuri, India and Kālpākkam, India?
You can take a bus from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam via Vellore Bypass, Vellore, and Mahabalipuram in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam via Vridhachalam Jn and Chengalpattu in around 8h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmapuri to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dharmapuri to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Dharmapuri to Vellore Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹350–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Dharmapuri - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Vellore Bypass station.
Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Dharmapuri to Kālpākkam.
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