There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Theni, Tamil Nadu
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
10h 16mBus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536
11h 43m₹808–2,557Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tenitrain 20601
10h 39m₹940–3,314Drive 488.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Fallscar 488.5 km
7h 19m₹5,511–7,960Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Fallstaxi 488.5 km
7h 19m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus
7h 13m₹6,473–9,402Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kumbakkarai Fallstaxi
7h 9m₹6,453–11,062Fly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain
- Take the taxi from Teni to Kumbakkarai Fallstaxi
7h 22m₹6,378–11,257Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain
9h 35m₹8,893–21,022
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls is to fly and train and taxi which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Theni, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Teni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Kumbakkarai Falls is 524 km. The road distance is 488.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls without a car is to bus via Theni, Tamil Nadu which takes 10h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls, including transfers.
Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls is to bus via Theni, Tamil Nadu which takes 10h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumbakkarai Falls, India?
National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Teni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
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 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
- 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 Chennai Central to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–13,000
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 Kumbakkarai Falls bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Teni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls is 488 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Chennai to Kumbakkarai Falls.
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