There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kundrakudi by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605 / ...
7h 6m₹545–2,339Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpattibus
9h 28m₹1,368–2,816Night bus
- Take the night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirupatturnightbus
11h 46m₹670–749Drive 411.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kundrakudicar 411.7 km
6h 5m₹4,644–6,708Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kundrakuditaxi 411.7 km
6h 5m₹9,000–11,000Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain 06125 / ...
9h 47m₹805–3,529Fly 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 Chettinadtrain
5h 29m₹6,663–10,072Fly to Madurai, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Kundrakuditaxi
6h 37m₹6,518–11,897
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kundrakudi is to night bus which costs ₹650 - ₹750 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kundrakudi is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kundrakudi. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Kovilpatti via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kundrakudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Kundrakudi is 440 km. The road distance is 411.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kundrakudi without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Chennai to Kundrakudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Kundrakudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Kundrakudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kundrakudi is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kundrakudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 28m.
- 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 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
- 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 Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹410–11,000
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 Kundrakudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Chennai to Kundrakudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kundrakudi is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Chennai to Kundrakudi.
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