There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Krishnankoil by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Krishnankoiltaxi
3h 47m₹6,030–9,238Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Srivilliputturtrain 12661
9h 2m₹570–2,723Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovilbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 55m₹750–2,300Drive 519.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Krishnankoilcar 519.7 km
7h 56m₹5,831–8,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Krishnankoiltaxi 519.7 km
7h 56m₹11,000–14,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Krishnankoil is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Krishnankoil is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Krishnan Kovil. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Krishnankoil. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Srivilliputtur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Krishnankoil is 494 km. The road distance is 519.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Krishnankoil without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chennai to Krishnankoil, including transfers.
Chennai to Krishnankoil bus services, operated by LION Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Krishnankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Krishnankoil is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Krishnankoil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Srivilliputtur once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 49m. Alternatively, LION Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil every 2 hours, and the journey takes 9h 35m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Srivilliputtur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- SPB Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- SPB Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 9791948992
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smg Travels
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–14,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Krishnankoil bus services, operated by LION Travels, arrive at Krishnan Kovil station.
Chennai to Krishnankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Srivilliputtur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Krishnankoil is 520 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Chennai to Krishnankoil.
There are 11+ hotels available in Krishnankoil.