There are 6 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
3h 59m₹8,313–18,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadamburtrain 12693
9h 30m₹821–3,094Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
12h 2mDrive 578.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kayatharcar 578.2 km
8h 37m₹6,486–9,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kayathartaxi 578.2 km
8h 37m₹12,000–16,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
13h 23m₹1,098–3,177
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 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kayathar is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate via Madurai and FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
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 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Kayathar is 592 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 30m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chennai to Kayathar, including transfers.
Chennai to Kayathar bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 30m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kayathar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kayathar via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Kovilpatti, FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass, and FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate in around 12h 2m.
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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 Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 four+ hotels available in Kayathar.