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How to get fromLalpet to Chennaiby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lalpet to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Chidambaram - Chennai
    4h 20m
    ₹1,276–2,388

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmoretrain train 09420 / ...
    5h 21m
    ₹1,038–2,502

  3. Drive  240.2 km

    1. Drive from Lalpet to Chennaicar car 240.2 km
    3h 46m
    ₹2,335–3,373

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lalpet to Chennaitaxi taxi 240.2 km
    3h 46m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    5h 20m
    ₹1,253–1,996

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  • Distance: 238.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Lalpet, 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 ₹335–1,400 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 5h.

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