There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain 12661
10h 4m₹340–2,600Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kadayanallurbus
13h 5mDrive 594.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kadayanallurcar 594.7 km
9h 19m₹6,751–9,751Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kadayanallurtaxi 594.7 km
9h 19m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain
8h 7m₹5,225–9,873Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikalbus
13h 38m₹862–2,646Fly 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
7h 51m₹7,890–18,888Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kadayanallurtrain
8h 29m₹5,740–9,838Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus
8h 40m₹6,426–13,968Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kadayanallurtrain
11h 11m₹5,660–14,408
Chennai to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur is to fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kadayanallur via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadayanallur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Kadayanallur is 642 km. The road distance is 594.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,600.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur takes 10h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kadayanallur is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 5m.
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, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kadayanallur via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 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 Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Podanur Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kadayanallur is 595 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Chennai to Kadayanallur.
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