There are 6 ways to get from Kallakurichi to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Tambaramtrain 22154
5h 5m₹701–2,874Drive 242.3 km
- Drive from Kallakurichi to Chennaicar 242.3 km
3h 31m₹2,725–3,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kallakurichi to Chennaitaxi 242.3 km
3h 31m₹5,000–6,500Bus to Salem, fly
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 34mBus to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 48m
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kallakurichi to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kallakurichi to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kallakurichi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chinna Salem and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Kallakurichi and Chennai is 240 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Kallakurichi to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .
The bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Kallakurichi to Chennai bus services, operated by MVM Travels, depart from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Kallakurichi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chinna Salem station.
The best way to get from Kallakurichi to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Kallakurichi, India and Chennai, India?
MVM Travels operates a bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chinna Salem to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- 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 Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kallakurichi to Chennai bus services, operated by MVM Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kallakurichi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kallakurichi to Chennai is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Kallakurichi to Chennai.
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