There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kulgam 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 Chennai International Airport to Srinagar International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane MAA - SXR
- Take the taxi from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Kulgamtaxi
8h 31m₹12,630–23,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajantrain 16031
- Take the train from Udhampur to Banihaltrain 26401 Vande Bharat Exp / ...
2d 8h₹2,191–10,865Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Delhi, Delhi Statebus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Katrabus
- Take the bus from Katra to Banihal, Jammu and Kashmirbus
2d 17hDrive 2,838.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kulgamcar 2,838.5 km
38h 24m₹32,096–46,361Fly Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane MAA - IXJ
- Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Banihaltrain
11h 49m₹13,370–26,788Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Srinagar International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane TIR - SXR
- Take the taxi from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Kulgamtaxi
10h 30m₹18,927–39,409
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kulgam is to train which costs ₹2,100 - ₹11,000 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kulgam is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 31m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kulgam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir via Hyderabad, Telangana, Delhi, Delhi State and Katra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kulgam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Banihal via Udhampur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Chennai and Kulgam is 2482 km. The road distance is 2838.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kulgam without a car is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs ₹2,100 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Chennai to Kulgam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kulgam bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kulgam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kulgam is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs ₹2,100 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 17h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kulgam, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Kulgam via Udhampur and Banihal in around 2d 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kulgam via Hyderabad, Telangana, Delhi, Delhi State, Katra, and Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–30,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–30,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–30,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–30,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jammu Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–32,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Srinagar International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,900–3,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹4,100–5,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹6,500–9,000
Train from Udhampur to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Jammu Tawi to Banihal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,245
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Chair Car
- ₹677
- Executive Class
- ₹1,245
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 91309 66666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vikram Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vikram Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
Srinagar Taxi operators
- Phone
- +91 90 70 30 03 00
Srinagar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 96 97 21 53 18
Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 78 89 53 90 08
- Website
- touristtaxisrinagar.in
Srinagar Taxi operators
- Phone
- +91 90 70 30 03 00
Srinagar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 96 97 21 53 18
Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 78 89 53 90 08
- Website
- touristtaxisrinagar.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kulgam bus services, operated by Vikram Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Chennai to Kulgam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kulgam is 2838 km. It takes approximately 38h 24m to drive from Chennai to Kulgam.
There are two+ hotels available in Kulgam.






