There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Erwadi by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, subway, 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 Erwaditaxi
4h 57m₹9,730–18,338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 8m₹793–3,060Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Keelakaraibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 21mDrive 511.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Erwadicar 511.5 km
7h 54m₹5,734–8,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Erwaditaxi 511.5 km
7h 54m₹11,000–14,000Fly 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 Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 44m₹6,670–10,088Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
- Take the taxi from Ramanathapuram to Erwaditaxi
7h 16m₹5,665–9,823Bus via FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 4m₹1,268–3,277
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Erwadi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Erwadi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Erwadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Keelakarai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Erwadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Erwadi is 655 km. The road distance is 511.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Erwadi without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chennai to Erwadi, including transfers.
Chennai to Erwadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Erwadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Erwadi is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Erwadi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 43m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Keelakarai twice daily, and the journey takes 11h 10m. Mahadev Travels also services this route once 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 Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Keelakarai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Keelakarai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹460–14,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Erwadi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Keelakarai station.
Chennai to Erwadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Erwadi is 512 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Chennai to Erwadi.
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