There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kalakkad by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kalakkadtaxi
4h 15m₹8,913–19,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
11h 37m₹858–3,291Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneribus Chennai - Nanguneri
12h 21m₹1,072–1,965Drive 641.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalakkadcar 641.8 km
9h 42m₹7,219–10,428Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kalakkadtaxi
4h 27m₹8,413–13,772Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Tollbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
14h 59m₹1,458–3,827
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalakkad is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalakkad is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Kalakkad is 620 km. The road distance is 641.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalakkad without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chennai to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Chennai to Kalakkad bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalakkad is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 21m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–3,400
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kalakkad bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Chennai to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kalakkad is 642 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Chennai to Kalakkad.
There are 17+ hotels available in Kalakkad.