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How to get fromChennai to Kayatharby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kayathartaxi taxi
    4h 3m
    ₹8,730–15,538

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadamburtrain train 12693 / ...
    9h 16m
    ₹821–3,094

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    10h 1m
    ₹1,737–3,860

  4. Drive  578.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kayatharcar car 578.2 km
    8h 37m
    ₹5,656–8,169

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kayathartaxi taxi 578.2 km
    8h 37m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  6. Bus via Villupuram

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus bus
    10h 9m
    ₹2,025–4,368

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain train 12631 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    10h 26m
    ₹1,499–4,599

Chennai to Kayathar by bus

Calendar158Weekly Buses
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Kayathar via Madurai in around 10h 1m.

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