There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kayathar by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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₹8,230–16,538Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadamburtrain 12693 / ...
9h 16m₹821–3,094Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
12h 6mDrive 578.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kayatharcar 578.2 km
8h 37m₹6,481–9,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kayathartaxi 578.2 km
8h 37m₹12,000–16,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
12h 15mBus via FlixBus Chennai - Alandur
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kayatharbus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1 / ...
14h 39m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kayathar via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 and takes 12h 6m.
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 12h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kayathar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kayathar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Kayathar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kayathar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, 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.
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