There are 7 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
4h 57m₹389–3,144Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Neyveli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
6h 22mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Vadalur186.4 km
2h 59mDrive 186.4 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalurcar 186.4 km
2h 59m₹2,105–3,040Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalurtaxi 186.4 km
2h 59m₹4,300–5,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vadalurtrain
6h 8m₹4,429–12,510Bus via Cuddalore
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Cuddalorebus Chennai - Cuddalore
7h 33m₹570–2,388
Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur is to bus via Cuddalore which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Vadalur via Tambaram and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Vadalur is 225 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels A, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Vadalur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Rathimeena Travels A operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Neyveli, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Town to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels A, arrive at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Vadalur.
There are 10+ hotels available in Vadalur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Vadalur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.