There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Courtallam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661
10h 28m₹700–3,056Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Puliyangudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
12h 17m₹834–2,269Drive 618.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Courtallamcar 618.9 km
9h 23m₹6,930–10,010Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Courtallamtaxi 618.9 km
9h 23m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
6h 43m₹8,130–17,408Fly 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 Courtallamtaxi
6h 19m₹9,930–15,538Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai to Courtallambus
8h 35m₹5,445–8,973Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Courtallambus
8h 39m₹6,416–13,868Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jntrain
8h 54m₹6,100–10,358
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Courtallam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Courtallam is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Courtallam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Courtallam via Puliyangudi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Courtallam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Chennai and Courtallam is 664 km. The road distance is 618.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Courtallam without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Chennai to Courtallam, including transfers.
Chennai to Courtallam bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Courtallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Courtallam is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Courtallam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi 4 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 40m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- 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 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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Courtallam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Courtallam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–550
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–17,000
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
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 Courtallam bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Puliyangudi station.
Chennai to Courtallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Courtallam is 619 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Chennai to Courtallam.
There are 61+ hotels available in Courtallam.

















