There are 6 ways to get from Vazhapadi to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chennai Egmoretrain 22154
5h 35m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 47mDrive 294.8 km
- Drive from Vazhapadi to Chennaicar 294.8 km
4h 37m₹3,316–4,789Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vazhapadi to Chennaitaxi 294.8 km
4h 37m₹6,500–8,000Fly from Salem
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
3h 30m₹4,226–11,796Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 46m₹5,729–11,024
Vazhapadi to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vazhapadi to Chennai is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Vazhapadi to Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vazhapadi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Valappadi G Hlt and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Vazhapadi and Chennai is 320 km. The road distance is 294.8 km.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chennai Egmore takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Vazhapadi to Chennai bus services, operated by Zion Connect, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Vazhapadi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valappadi G Hlt station.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Chennai is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs ₹4,200 - ₹12,000 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Vazhapadi, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Zion Connect operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
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 Valappadi G Hlt to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vazhapadi to Chennai bus services, operated by Zion Connect, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vazhapadi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vazhapadi to Chennai is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Vazhapadi to Chennai.
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