There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kariapatti by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
3h 6m₹6,063–9,922Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jntrain 12661 / ...
8h 30m₹725–2,798Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 44mDrive 483.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kariapatticar 483.5 km
7h 13m₹5,451–7,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kariapattitaxi 483.5 km
7h 13m₹10,000–13,000Bus via Tirumangalam
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirumangalambus Chennai - Tirumangalam
9h 36m₹984–1,915
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kariapatti is to bus via Tirumangalam which costs ₹950 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kariapatti is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kariapatti. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kariapatti. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Virudunagar Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Kariapatti is 457 km. The road distance is 483.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kariapatti without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chennai to Kariapatti, including transfers.
Chennai to Kariapatti bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kariapatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kariapatti is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kariapatti, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- 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 Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirumangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Kariapatti bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kariapatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kariapatti is 483 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Chennai to Kariapatti.
There are 17+ hotels available in Kariapatti.