There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Alanchi by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Alanchitaxi
3h 32m₹7,630–13,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
12h 34m₹851–3,462Bus via Nagercoil
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus Chennai - Nagercoil
12h 24m₹1,309–2,265Drive 708.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alanchicar 708.8 km
10h 37m₹8,008–11,567Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Azhagiyamandapambus
14h 26m₹1,398–3,926
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alanchi is to bus via Nagercoil which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alanchi is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alanchi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nagercoil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Alanchi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Alanchi is 684 km. The road distance is 708.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alanchi without a car is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 24m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chennai to Alanchi, including transfers.
Chennai to Alanchi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Alanchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alanchi is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 24m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alanchi, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,400 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Alanchi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Chennai to Alanchi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alanchi is 709 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Chennai to Alanchi.
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