There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kayathar by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kayathartaxi
4h 3m₹8,230–17,538Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadamburtrain 12693 / ...
9h 16m₹821–3,094Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
10h 48m₹1,085–2,365Drive 578.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kayatharcar 578.2 km
8h 37m₹6,533–9,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kayathartaxi 578.2 km
8h 37m₹12,000–16,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kayathar is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kayathar is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Chennai and Kayathar is 586 km. The road distance is 578.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kayathar without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Chennai to Kayathar, including transfers.
Chennai to Kayathar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kayathar is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 48m.
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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kayathar via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate in around 10h 48m.
- 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 Kadambur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–16,000
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 Kayathar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kayathar is 578 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Chennai to Kayathar.
There are five+ hotels available in Kayathar.