There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Eraniel by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
6h 13m₹6,171–14,158Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
12h 23m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus Chennai - Nagercoil
12h 12m₹1,089–1,965Drive 697.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Eranielcar 697.5 km
10h 25m₹7,892–11,399Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Eranieltrain
7h 8m₹8,080–19,338Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain
9h 51m₹5,255–9,673Bus via Payaigada
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Nagercoilbus
15h 10m₹1,018–4,226
Chennai to Eraniel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Eraniel is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Eraniel is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Eraniel. 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 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Eraniel. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Chennai and Eraniel is 685 km. The road distance is 697.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Eraniel without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Chennai to Eraniel, including transfers.
Chennai to Eraniel bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Eraniel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Eraniel is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Eraniel, 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
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 Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Eraniel bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Chennai to Eraniel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Eraniel is 697 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Chennai to Eraniel.
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