There are 6 ways to get from Kadathur to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Morappur to Peramburtrain 06028 / ...
3h 55m₹747–2,246Bus
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalanibus
6h 31m₹1,173–2,195Drive 289.4 km
- Drive from Kadathur to Chennaicar 289.4 km
4h 16m₹3,235–4,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadathur to Chennaitaxi 289.4 km
4h 16m₹6,500–8,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kadathur to Salem (SXV)taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
2h 54m₹7,129–11,931Bus via Payaigada
- Take the bus from Dharampuri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
7h 17m₹903–1,655
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadathur to Chennai is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kadathur to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadathur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Vadapalani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadathur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Morappur and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Kadathur and Chennai is 280 km. The road distance is 289.4 km.
The best way to get from Kadathur to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Kadathur to Chennai, including transfers.
Kadathur to Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Dharmapuri station.
Kadathur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Morappur station.
The best way to get from Kadathur to Chennai is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Kadathur, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Morappur to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Dharmapuri to Vadapalani twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Morappur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadathur to Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Vadapalani station.
Kadathur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadathur to Chennai is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kadathur to Chennai.
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