There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Keelaiyur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Madurai, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Keelaiyurtaxi
3h 25m₹6,313–10,272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Melurbus Chennai - Melur
7h 35m₹708–1,595Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Melurbus Tiruchirapalli - Melur
7h 9m₹820–3,374Drive 429.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Keelaiyurcar 429.1 km
6h 23m₹4,840–6,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Keelaiyurtaxi 429.1 km
6h 23m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypassbus
5h 24m₹6,463–9,142Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
8h 14m₹839–2,879Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
9h 33m₹768–2,327
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Keelaiyur is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Keelaiyur is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Keelaiyur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Keelaiyur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Keelaiyur is 479 km. The road distance is 429.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Keelaiyur without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Chennai to Keelaiyur, including transfers.
Chennai to Keelaiyur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Keelaiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Keelaiyur is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Keelaiyur, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Melur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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 Keelaiyur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Melur station.
Chennai to Keelaiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Keelaiyur is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Chennai to Keelaiyur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Keelaiyur.