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How to get fromChennai to Kadayanallurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain train 12661
    10h 4m
    ₹340–2,600

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kadayanallurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    11h

  3. Drive  594.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kadayanallurcar car 594.7 km
    9h 19m
    ₹6,666–9,629

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kadayanallurtaxi taxi 594.7 km
    9h 19m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    7h 57m
    ₹5,225–9,373

  6. Bus via Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus

    1. Take the bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Idaikalbus bus
    15h 7m
    ₹824–2,626

  7. 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 Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    7h 51m
    ₹7,890–17,888

  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 Kadayanallurtrain train
    8h 29m
    ₹6,240–9,838

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus bus
    8h 45m
    ₹6,426–13,968

  10. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    11h 11m
    ₹5,660–14,408

Chennai to Kadayanallur by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 4m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur 5 times a day, and the journey takes 11h. Two other operators also service this route.

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