The average train between Chennai and Kalpathy takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Chennai to Kalpathy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Chennai and Kalpathy. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chennai is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Kalpathy at 10:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai station and arriving at Kalpathy station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 8m.
Chennai to Kalpathy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Kalpathy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
The distance between Chennai and Kalpathy is 468.6 km. The road distance is 546 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 7m.
