There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Lights to Chetpet by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 12631 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Chetpettaxi
3h 46m₹1,271–3,275Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Arni Roadtrain 22605
5h 5m₹1,131–3,275Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tindivanambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Chetpettaxi
4h 53mDrive 140 km
- Drive from Thousand Lights to Chetpetcar 140 km
2h 12m₹1,570–2,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thousand Lights to Chetpettaxi 140 km
2h 12m₹3,100–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Lights to Chetpet is to drive which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Lights to Chetpet is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Lights to Chetpet. However, there are services departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Arni Road via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and Perambur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Thousand Lights and Chetpet is 179 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Thousand Lights to Chetpet without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Thousand Lights to Chetpet, including transfers.
Thousand Lights to Chetpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
Thousand Lights to Chetpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arni Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Lights to Chetpet is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Thousand Lights to Chetpet.
There are two+ hotels available in Chetpet.
What companies run services between Thousand Lights, India and Chetpet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Arni Road twice a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Train from Perambur to Arni Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,800
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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