There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvalam to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
1h 35m₹498–1,611Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3h 2mDrive 132.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvalam to Chennaicar 132.1 km
1h 57m₹1,508–2,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvalam to Chennaitaxi 132.1 km
1h 57m₹3,300–4,000Bus via Chennai Madhavaram
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
3h 13m₹613–875
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvalam to Chennai is to bus via Chennai Madhavaram which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvalam to Chennai is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvalam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvalam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Thiruvalam and Chennai is 132 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvalam to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Thiruvalam to Chennai, including transfers.
Thiruvalam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thiruvalam to Chennai is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Thiruvalam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvalam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvalam to Chennai is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Thiruvalam to Chennai.
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