There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kuruvikulam 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 to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kuruvikulamtaxi
4h 36m₹8,930–17,338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpattitrain 12631 / ...
9h₹1,073–3,383Bus via Kovilpatti
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpattibus Chennai - Kovilpatti
10h 12m₹1,311–2,315Drive 562.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kuruvikulamcar 562.7 km
8h 28m₹6,300–9,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kuruvikulamtaxi 562.7 km
8h 28m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain
7h 9m₹5,955–10,123Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Sankarankoilbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
10h 56m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kuruvikulam is to bus via Kovilpatti which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kuruvikulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kuruvikulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kuruvikulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Chennai and Kuruvikulam is 619 km. The road distance is 562.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kuruvikulam without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chennai to Kuruvikulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kuruvikulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kuruvikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kuruvikulam is to train which takes 9h and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kovilpatti, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kuruvikulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 33m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,057 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,057
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Sankarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–15,000
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 Kuruvikulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Chennai to Kuruvikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kuruvikulam is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Chennai to Kuruvikulam.
There are six+ hotels available in Kuruvikulam.