There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kalugumalai 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 Kalugumalaitaxi
4h 26m₹8,913–19,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpattitrain 12631 / ...
9h 14m₹973–3,283Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpattibus Chennai - Kovilpatti
11h 45m₹1,211–2,215Drive 562.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalugumalaicar 562.9 km
8h 29m₹6,339–9,157Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalugumalaitaxi 562.9 km
8h 29m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain
6h 42m₹6,438–11,357Train via Chennai Central
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kovilpattitrain 12689
12h 14m₹1,032–3,723Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
13h 2m₹1,408–3,477
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalugumalai is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalugumalai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Kalugumalai is 618 km. The road distance is 562.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalugumalai without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Chennai to Kalugumalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalugumalai is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalugumalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 54m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- 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 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
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- 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 Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Chennai to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kalugumalai is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Chennai to Kalugumalai.
There are four+ hotels available in Kalugumalai.