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How to get fromChennai to Achankovilby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Achankovil by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Achankoviltaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    ₹8,630–15,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottaitrain train 12661
    11h 32m
    ₹1,153–3,658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kadayanallurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    11h 35m
    ₹1,801–3,689

  4. Drive  629.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Achankovilcar car 629.1 km
    9h 53m
    ₹6,115–8,833

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Achankoviltaxi taxi 629.1 km
    9h 53m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Achankoviltaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    ₹9,630–14,538

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Sengottaitrain train
    7h 37m
    ₹9,080–16,988

  8. Train via Tambaram

    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Aryankavutrain train 16101
    13h 4m
    ₹1,466–4,898

  9. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottavasalbus bus
    17h 16m
    ₹1,868–3,727

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,092Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Achankovil, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottai once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Alternatively, Smg Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur twice daily, and the journey takes 11h. Seven other operators also service this route.

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