There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kallidaikurichitaxi
4h 55m₹9,430–17,238Train via Tirunelveli
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
11h 12m₹457–3,561Bus, train
- Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kallidaikurichitrain 06029 / ...
14h 30m₹978–4,577Drive 637.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kallidaikurichicar 637.5 km
9h 31m₹7,240–10,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kallidaikurichitaxi 637.5 km
9h 31m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kallidaikurichitrain
5h 56m₹8,260–18,888Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kallidaikurichitrain
8h 32m₹5,235–9,973Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kallidaikurichitrain 20683
14h 5m₹486–3,698Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelvelibus Chennai - Tirunelveli
14h 41m₹691–2,315
Chennai to Kallidaikurichi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Tirunelveli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kallidaikurichi via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Chennai and Kallidaikurichi is 774 km. The road distance is 637.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi without a car is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi, including transfers.
Chennai to Kallidaikurichi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kallidaikurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,400 and takes 14h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kallidaikurichi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelveli once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kallidaikurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tuti Melur to Kallidaikurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Kallidaikurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tambaram to Kallidaikurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–17,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kallidaikurichi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Chennai to Kallidaikurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kallidaikurichi is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Chennai to Kallidaikurichi.
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