There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kayatharu 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 Kayatharutaxi
4h 2m₹8,630–18,438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadamburtrain 12693 / ...
9h 15m₹771–3,044Bus
- 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 51m₹1,145–2,445Drive 579.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kayatharucar 579.9 km
8h 43m₹6,584–9,510Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kayatharutaxi 579.9 km
8h 43m₹13,000–16,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kayatharu is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kayatharu is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kayatharu. 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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kayatharu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Kayatharu is 585 km. The road distance is 579.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kayatharu without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chennai to Kayatharu, including transfers.
Chennai to Kayatharu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kayatharu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kayatharu is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kayatharu, 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 Kayatharu via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- 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 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–16,000
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 Kayatharu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Kayatharu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kayatharu is 580 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Chennai to Kayatharu.
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