There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Ilanji by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Ilanjitaxi
4h 33m₹8,530–16,138Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661
10h 27m₹660–3,016Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tenkasibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 35m₹1,202–2,964Drive 616.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ilanjicar 616.3 km
9h 20m₹6,916–9,989Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ilanjitaxi 616.3 km
9h 20m₹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 42m₹8,590–17,368Fly 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 Ilanjitaxi
6h 17m₹9,830–15,538Bus via Koyambedu CMBT
- Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus
12h 34m₹1,188–4,017
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ilanji is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ilanji is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ilanji. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Tenkasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ilanji. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Ilanji is 733 km. The road distance is 616.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ilanji without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chennai to Ilanji, including transfers.
Chennai to Ilanji bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Ilanji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ilanji is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ilanji, 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, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai to Tenkasi every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 30m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 99623 38888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Channel Express
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Green Channel Express
- Phone
- +91 9791948992
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smg Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,600
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–17,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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 Ilanji bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Chennai to Ilanji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ilanji is 616 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Chennai to Ilanji.
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