There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Achankovil by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Achankoviltaxi
4h 34m₹8,213–13,572Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Aryankavutrain 16101
12h 6m₹1,359–4,000Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikalbus
8h 41m₹1,812–3,846Drive 629.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Achankovilcar 629.1 km
9h 53m₹7,092–10,244Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Achankoviltaxi 629.1 km
9h 53m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
7h 14m₹9,053–20,272Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottavasalbus
15h 2m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Achankovil is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,000 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Achankovil is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Idaikal via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Achankovil. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Aryankavu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Achankovil is 743 km. The road distance is 629.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Achankovil without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Chennai to Achankovil, including transfers.
Chennai to Achankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Achankovil is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,000 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Achankovil, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,600 and the journey takes 6h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Aryankavu once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Aryankavu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kottavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–17,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Achankovil bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Idaikal station.
Chennai to Achankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aryankavu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Achankovil is 629 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Chennai to Achankovil.
There are 53+ hotels available in Achankovil.