There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kulathupuzha by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Kulathupuzhabus
5h 4m₹6,078–11,002Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalaitrain 16101
12h 4m₹733–3,184Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Punalurbus
9h 45m₹975–3,583Drive 659.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kulathupuzhacar 659.1 km
10h₹7,431–10,733Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain
7h 26m₹8,623–19,822Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmalabus
16h 2m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kulathupuzha is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kulathupuzha is to fly and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kulathupuzha. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kulathupuzha via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam and Thenmala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kulathupuzha. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenmalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Kulathupuzha is 695 km. The road distance is 659.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kulathupuzha without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Chennai to Kulathupuzha, including transfers.
Chennai to Kulathupuzha bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kulathupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kulathupuzha is to train which takes 12h 4m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kulathupuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kulathupuzha via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, and Thenmala in around 16h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Peroorkada to Kulathupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–2,000
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kulathupuzha bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kulathupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kulathupuzha is 659 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Chennai to Kulathupuzha.
There are 28+ hotels available in Kulathupuzha.