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How to get fromChennai to Idaikatturby train, bus, car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Idaikattur by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jntrain train 22661 / ...
    7h 57m
    ₹467–2,388

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Manamaduraibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    9h 44m

  3. Drive  471.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Idaikatturcar car 471.3 km
    6h 54m
    ₹5,288–7,638

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Idaikatturtaxi taxi 471.3 km
    6h 54m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    6h 10m
    ₹5,365–9,293

  6. Train via Virudhachalam

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12633 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain train 22661 / ...
    8h 56m
    ₹565–3,231

  7. Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5111
    11h 40m
    ₹888–2,647

  8. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    6h 33m
    ₹5,870–9,658

  9. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    9h 12m
    ₹6,270–12,298

  10. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    8h 11m
    ₹8,870–18,508

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Idaikattur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Manamadurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 48m. Alternatively, Rmr Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Manamadurai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.

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