There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Alwarkurichi by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Alwarkurichitaxi
4h 26m₹8,930–17,338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kila Kadaiyamtrain 06030 / ...
11h 37m₹807–4,021Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kila Kadaiyamtrain 06029 / ...
11h 30m₹809–3,989Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ambasamudrambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
12h 3mDrive 630.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alwarkurichicar 630.9 km
9h 34m₹7,051–10,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Alwarkurichitaxi 630.9 km
9h 34m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Alwarkurichitaxi
4h 43m₹9,130–16,838Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Alwarkurichitaxi
6h 34m₹10,030–16,038Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpattibus Chennai - Kovilpatti
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kila Kadaiyamtrain 16845
12h 51m₹1,041–2,975
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alwarkurichi is to bus and train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alwarkurichi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alwarkurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ambasamudram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Alwarkurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kila Kadaiyam via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Alwarkurichi is 619 km. The road distance is 630.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alwarkurichi without a car is to train via Madurai which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Chennai to Alwarkurichi, including transfers.
Chennai to Alwarkurichi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Alwarkurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alwarkurichi is to train via Madurai which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alwarkurichi, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Alwarkurichi via Madurai Jn and Kila Kadaiyam in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ambasamudram 3 times a day, and the journey takes 11h 50m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Kila Kadaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tirunelveli to Kila Kadaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Kila Kadaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ambasamudram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Ambasamudram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,057
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–17,000
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
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Alwarkurichi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ambasamudram station.
Chennai to Alwarkurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alwarkurichi is 631 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Chennai to Alwarkurichi.
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