There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kovilpatti by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, line 16730 train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kovilpattitrain
5h 7m₹8,133–18,922Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpattitrain 12631 / ...
8h 54m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpattibus Chennai - Kovilpatti
11h 25m₹550–1,400Drive 550.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kovilpatticar 550.7 km
8h 13m₹6,212–8,973Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kovilpattitaxi 550.7 km
8h 13m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain
6h 22m₹5,788–10,507Fly 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 Kovilpattitrain
7h 25m₹6,303–9,972Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain
8h 55m₹5,814–11,892Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
12h 45m₹808–2,727
Chennai to Kovilpatti by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kovilpatti is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kovilpatti is to fly and line 16730 train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kovilpatti. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kovilpatti. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Chennai and Kovilpatti is 614 km. The road distance is 550.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kovilpatti without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chennai to Kovilpatti, including transfers.
Chennai to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kovilpatti is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kovilpatti, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 54m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- 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 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Kovilpatti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Chennai to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kovilpatti is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Chennai to Kovilpatti.
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