There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kodikkarai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Sivagangatrain 20681 / ...
8h 44m₹935–3,711Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkuditrain 16751 / ...
11h 19m₹780–2,961Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 30m₹1,258–3,177Drive 465.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kodikkaraicar 465.6 km
6h 52m₹5,249–7,581Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kodikkaraitaxi 465.6 km
6h 52m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sivagangatrain
6h 14m₹6,813–10,372Bus via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
12h 49mFly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Manamadurai Jn to Kodikkaraitaxi
7h 9m₹6,318–11,107Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain
9h 1m₹8,823–20,822Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Paramakkuditrain
9h 37m₹5,243–13,562
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kodikkarai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kodikkarai is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kodikkarai. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kodikkarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sivaganga via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Kodikkarai is 504 km. The road distance is 465.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kodikkarai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Chennai to Kodikkarai, including transfers.
Chennai to Kodikkarai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Kodikkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kodikkarai is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kodikkarai, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Kodikkarai via Vridhachalam Jn and Sivaganga in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–13,000
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 Kodikkarai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass station.
Chennai to Kodikkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kodikkarai is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Chennai to Kodikkarai.
There are two+ hotels available in Kodikkarai.