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How to get fromChennai to Kanadukathanby train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kanadukathan by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain train 22661 / ...
    7h 6m
    ₹735–2,599

  2. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16127 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain train 16849
    7h 45m
    ₹701–3,271

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Karaikudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 53m

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayannightbus night bus
    11h 8m
    ₹760–849

  5. Drive  401.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kanadukathancar car 401.7 km
    5h 52m
    ₹4,498–6,496

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kanadukathantaxi taxi 401.7 km
    5h 52m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  7. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain train
    5h 11m
    ₹6,000–9,658

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karaikudi every 3 hours, and the journey takes 8h 40m. 16 other operators also service this route.

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