There are 6 ways to get from Kollimalai to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 23m₹1,288–2,402Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 09420 / ...
5h 14m₹1,050–2,516Drive 240.4 km
- Drive from Kollimalai to Chennaicar 240.4 km
3h 48m₹2,711–3,915Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollimalai to Chennaitaxi 240.4 km
3h 48m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 38mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Peramburtrain 09420 / ...
7h 54m₹1,060–2,616
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollimalai to Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kollimalai to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollimalai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollimalai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Kollimalai and Chennai is 239 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.
The best way to get from Kollimalai to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kollimalai to Chennai, including transfers.
Kollimalai to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Kollimalai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Kollimalai to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Kollimalai, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹398–1,400 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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More Questions & Answers
Kollimalai to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Kollimalai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollimalai to Chennai is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kollimalai to Chennai.
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