What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Keelakarai?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Keelakarai?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Keelakarai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Keelakarai?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Keelakarai?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Chennai to Keelakarai?

The distance between Chennai and Keelakarai is 670 km. The road distance is 502.8 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Keelakarai without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Keelakarai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Keelakarai?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chennai to Keelakarai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Keelakarai bus from?

Chennai to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Keelakarai train from?

Chennai to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Keelakarai?

The best way to get from Chennai to Keelakarai is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Chennai to Keelakarai bus arrive?

Chennai to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Chennai to Keelakarai train arrive?

Chennai to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Keelakarai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Keelakarai is 503 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Chennai to Keelakarai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chennai to Keelakarai?

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Where can I stay near Keelakarai?

There are 19+ hotels available in Keelakarai.

Chennai to Keelakarai - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Keelakarai by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
4h 58m
₹10,013–20,372
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 30m
₹663–2,910
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 45m
Drive 502.8 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Keelakaraicar 502.8 km
7h 43m
₹5,673–8,194
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Keelakaraitaxi 502.8 km
7h 43m
₹11,000–14,000
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 43m
₹6,623–10,272
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 46m
₹6,118–11,007
Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 55m
₹1,138–3,127

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

35Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

₹7,173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.4 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Keelakarai, India?

Tippusultan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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