There are 5 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shollinganallur to Velankkanibus
7h 41m₹340–1,000Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
11h 9m₹890–3,768Drive 473.4 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayamcar 473.4 km
6h 52m₹5,332–7,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayamtaxi 473.4 km
6h 52m₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly, line 06010 train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain
5h 29m₹5,500–9,011
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹1,000 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam is to bus and fly and line 06010 train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shollinganallur and arriving at Velankkani. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Mettupalayam is 628 km. The road distance is 473.4 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,000.
The bus from Shollinganallur to Velankkani takes 7h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.
Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Shollinganallur station.
Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Mettupalayam, India?
SETC operates a bus from Shollinganallur to Velankkani hourly. Tickets cost ₹340–1,000 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- 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
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Shollinganallur to Velankkani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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
Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankkani station.
Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam is 473 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Sholinganallur to Mettupalayam.
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