There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Karungulam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 28m₹7,713–17,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 21m₹897–3,316Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 32mDrive 593.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karungulamcar 593.5 km
8h 52m₹6,690–9,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Karungulamtaxi 593.5 km
8h 52m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
10h 57m₹1,077–2,015
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karungulam is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karungulam is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karungulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karungulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Chennai and Karungulam is 564 km. The road distance is 593.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karungulam without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Chennai to Karungulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Karungulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karungulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karungulam is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karungulam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 2m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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 Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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 Karungulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karungulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karungulam is 593 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Chennai to Karungulam.
There are 24+ hotels available in Karungulam.