There are 6 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 06009 train, fly
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Coimbatore Nrthtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
3h 26m₹5,609–9,773Train
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Peramburtrain 12672
8h 13m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Velankkani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
8h 40m₹358–1,077Drive 481.1 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Chennaicar 481.1 km
7h 11m₹5,427–7,839Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Chennaitaxi 481.1 km
7h 11m₹12,000–15,000Bus via Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
13h 45m
Mettupalayam to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Chennai is to line 06009 train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Velankkani and arriving at Payaigada via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Perambur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Chennai is 467 km. The road distance is 481.1 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Mettupalayam to Chennai, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Velankkani station.
Mettupalayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Chennai is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 13m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Velankkani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus hourly. Tickets cost ₹340–1,100 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Coimbatore Nrth
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Metupalaiyam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Velankkani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Mettupalayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Chennai is 481 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Mettupalayam to Chennai.
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