How to get from Chennai to Thorapadi
4 ways, 127 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 58m | ₹400–935 estimated |
| Bus | 2h 41m | ₹1,005–1,560 estimated |
| Drive | 2h 44m | ₹920–1,150 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 44m | ₹1,930–2,420 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:37 → 11:351h 58m · directIndian Railways 12296₹430–915
- 10:12 → 12:152h 3m · directIndian Railways 22353₹435–935
- 10:48 → 13:392h 51m · directFlixBus-in FlixBus IN4310₹1,010–1,560
- 11:33 → 14:142h 41m · directFlixBus-in FlixBus IN4314₹1,005–1,560
- 12:17 → 14:552h 38m · directIndian Railways 18189₹400–870
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chennai to Thorapadi?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 58m door to door. The straight-line distance is 127 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chennai to Thorapadi?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹400. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Chennai to Thorapadi?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 58m. Fares run ₹400–935 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Chennai to Thorapadi?
- Buses take about 2h 41m and cost ₹1,005–1,560 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Thorapadi from Chennai by road?
- About 142 km, roughly 2h 44m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹920–1,150; tolls and parking are extra.