There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kurumbur by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 44m₹8,280–14,938Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kurumburtrain 20605
12h 57m₹380–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor Northbus Chennai - Authoor North
10h 31m₹973–1,835Drive 617.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kurumburcar 617.6 km
9h 15m₹5,979–8,636Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kurumburtaxi 617.6 km
9h 15m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Tiruchendur
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruchendurbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
13h 5m
Chennai to Kurumbur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kurumbur is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kurumbur is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kurumbur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Authoor North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kurumbur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Chennai and Kurumbur is 566 km. The road distance is 617.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kurumbur without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chennai to Kurumbur, including transfers.
Chennai to Kurumbur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kurumbur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kurumbur is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 31m, you could also train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kurumbur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor North twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kurumbur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor North
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Website
- Kandavel Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Kandavel Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Website
- Mallika Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mallika Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sreedevi Express Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sreedevi Express Travels
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kurumbur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Authoor North station.
Chennai to Kurumbur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kurumbur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kurumbur is 618 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Chennai to Kurumbur.
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