There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kurichi by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jntrain 12633 / ...
11h 25m₹694–3,205Train via Kanyakumari
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kanyakumaritrain 16368
18h 54m₹443–3,845Bus via Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
13h 32mDrive 687.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kurichicar 687.4 km
10h 15m₹7,753–11,199Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus
7h 24m₹6,260–13,508Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Suchindram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138
16h 15m₹958–3,427Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
7h 28m₹8,660–18,858Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
9h 18m₹5,575–9,963
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kurichi is to train via Kanyakumari which costs ₹440 - ₹3,900 and takes 18h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kurichi is to fly and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Susindrum via Kanyakumari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kurichi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nagercoil Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Kurichi is 728 km. The road distance is 687.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kurichi without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Chennai to Kurichi, including transfers.
Chennai to Kurichi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kurichi is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 13h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kurichi, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Perambur to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kurichi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kurichi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kurichi is 687 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Chennai to Kurichi.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kurichi.