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There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Maduravoyal to Idaikalbus bus
    7h 48m
    ₹996–3,616

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain train 12661 / ...
    9h 58m
    ₹340–2,600

  3. Drive 594.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kadayanallurcar car 594.7 km
    9h 19m
    ₹6,686–9,658

  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 53m
    ₹5,808–10,707

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kadayanallurbus bus
    13h 5m

  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 Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    7h 56m
    ₹8,263–19,972

  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 40m
    ₹6,323–10,172

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    9h 49m
    ₹5,914–12,692

  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 Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    11h 39m
    ₹5,853–11,662

  11. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kadayanallurtrain train
    11h 55m
    ₹5,518–11,492

Chennai to Kadayanallur by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Maduravoyal to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,600 and the journey takes 6h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 58m.

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