There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vadalur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16175 / ...
4h 49m₹292–2,339Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Neyvelibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 7mDrive 205.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vadalurcar 205.6 km
3h 18m₹2,298–3,319Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vadalurtaxi 205.6 km
3h 18m₹4,600–5,500Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16368 / ...
7h 19m₹321–2,549
Chennai to Vadalur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vadalur is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vadalur is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Neyveli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Vadalur via Cuddalore Port Jn.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Chennai and Vadalur is 236 km. The road distance is 205.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vadalur without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Chennai to Vadalur, including transfers.
Chennai to Vadalur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vadalur is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vadalur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Cuddalore Port Jn. 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Neyveli every 2 hours, and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Perambur to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Neyveli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vadalur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Neyveli station.
Chennai to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddalore Port Jn. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vadalur is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chennai to Vadalur.
There are 11+ hotels available in Vadalur.