There are 5 ways to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jntrain 16870 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
4h 8m₹291–2,279Bus via Vellore
cheapest- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellorebus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
4h 16m₹231–984Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennaicar 185.4 km
2h 53m₹2,092–3,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennaitaxi 185.4 km
2h 53m₹4,100–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4h 46m
Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹230 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvannamalai and arriving at Chennai Madhavaram via Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Tiruvannāmalai and Chennai is 217 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai, including transfers.
Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thiruvannamalai station.
Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Tiruvannāmalai, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a train from Tiruvannamalai to Perambur via Katpadi Jn in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvannamalai to Chennai Madhavaram via Vellore and Tirupati in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 99448 76788
- [email protected]
- Website
- PKM Travels
Bus from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- PKM Travels
- Website
- Deva Travels
Bus from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Deva Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tiruvannāmalai to Chennai.
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