There are 3 ways to get from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Take the taxi from Villupuram Jn to Gingee Fort
6h 54m₹1,319–5,140Drive 98.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort98.3 km
1h 29m₹1,039–1,501Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort98.3 km
1h 29m₹2,500–3,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort is to drive which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
The distance between Kātpādi and Gingee Fort is 331 km. The road distance is 98.3 km.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kātpādi to Gingee Fort is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort.
There are two+ hotels available in Gingee Fort.
What companies run services between Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India and Gingee Fort, India?
There is no direct connection from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort. However, you can take the train to Arakkonam, take the train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Chennai Park, take the line 06721 train to Tambaram, take the train to Villupuram Jn, then take the taxi to Gingee Fort. Alternatively, you can drive from Kātpādi to Gingee Fort in around 1h 29m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–3,000
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.business.site
Five Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 86 75 44 44 52
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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