There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Ettayapuram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpattitrain 12631 / ...
9h 6m₹823–3,083Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352
10h 44m₹529–2,729Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
10h 10m₹755–1,855Drive 547.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ettayapuramcar 547.3 km
8h 8m₹6,164–8,903Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ettayapuramtaxi 547.3 km
8h 8m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypassbus
5h 29m₹7,783–17,722Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypassbus
7h 15m₹5,888–9,957Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypassbus
7h 50m₹6,463–9,572Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain
9h 7m₹6,314–12,542
Chennai to Ettayapuram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ettayapuram is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ettayapuram is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ettayapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ettayapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Ettayapuram is 598 km. The road distance is 547.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ettayapuram without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Chennai to Ettayapuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Ettayapuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Ettayapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ettayapuram is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ettayapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 10h 10m.
- 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 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ettayapuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Ettayapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ettayapuram is 547 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Chennai to Ettayapuram.
There are five+ hotels available in Ettayapuram.