There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Chettikulam by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 Chettikulamtaxi
4h 45m₹9,513–19,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kanyakumaritrain 16368
17h 24m₹932–3,895Train via Aralvaymoli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Aralvaymolitrain 20635 / ...
11h 39m₹1,019–3,579Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
12h 13mDrive 682.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chettikulamcar 682.7 km
10h 9m₹7,678–11,090Fly to Trivandrum, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
- Take the taxi from Nager Coil Town to Chettikulamtaxi
6h 38m₹6,564–12,442Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Omni Bus Parkingbus FlixBus IN5138
16h 46m₹1,488–4,027
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chettikulam is to train via Aralvaymoli which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chettikulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Chettikulam is 642 km. The road distance is 682.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chettikulam without a car is to train via Aralvaymoli which takes 11h 39m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chennai to Chettikulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Chettikulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chettikulam is to train via Aralvaymoli which takes 11h 39m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chettikulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Aralvaymoli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Perambur to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanyakumari - Omni Bus Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–3,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Chettikulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chettikulam is 683 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Chennai to Chettikulam.
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