There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Koodankulam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
4h 35m₹9,313–19,572Train via Valliyur
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyurtrain 12633 / ...
11h 8m₹1,113–3,679Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
12h 22mDrive 677.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Koodankulamcar 677.5 km
10h 7m₹7,638–11,033Fly to Trivandrum, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
- Take the taxi from Nager Coil Town to Koodankulamtaxi
6h 48m₹6,764–12,792Bus via Valliyur
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Valliyurbus Chennai - Valliyur
13h 40m₹1,347–2,315Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Kanyakumaritrain 16368
17h 33m₹1,182–4,195
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Koodankulam is to bus via Valliyur which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Koodankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Koodankulam is 631 km. The road distance is 677.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Koodankulam without a car is to train via Valliyur which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chennai to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Koodankulam is to train via Valliyur which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 42m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Perambur to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹513–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,700
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Koodankulam is 678 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Chennai to Koodankulam.
There are 133+ hotels available in Koodankulam.