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Chennai to Kallakurichi by train

Kallakurichi lies 208 km (129 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 59 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 254 km (158 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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ChennaiKallakurichi
CountryIndiaIndia
Population4.7 million1.7 million
Elevation14 m (46 ft)124 m (407 ft)
Time nowUTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata)UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Stations on recordChennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway stationnone listed

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Common questions

How far is Kallakurichi from Chennai?

208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai; by road roughly 254 km (158 mi).

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kallakurichi by train?

About 3 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Chennai and Kallakurichi?

No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.