There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Manapad by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Manapadtaxi
4h 6m₹8,930–15,738Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchendurtrain 20605
14h 16m₹994–3,709Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rdbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
12h 27mDrive 643.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Manapadcar 643.3 km
9h 34m₹6,264–9,048Bus via FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5112
17h 30m₹1,200–3,498
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Manapad is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Manapad is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Manapad. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Manapad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruchendur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Chennai and Manapad is 596 km. The road distance is 643.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manapad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Chennai to Manapad, including transfers.
Chennai to Manapad bus services, operated by Sri Jothi Lakshmi Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Manapad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manapad is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Manapad, India?
Sri Jothi Lakshmi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd hourly, and the journey takes 12h 20m. Eight other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchendur once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h.
- 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 Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Website
- Sri Jothi Lakshmi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Jothi Lakshmi Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- MNT Mutharamman Travels
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- MNT Mutharamman Travels
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Mallika Travels
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mallika Travels
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Manapad bus services, operated by Sri Jothi Lakshmi Travels, arrive at Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd station.
Chennai to Manapad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchendur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Manapad is 643 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Chennai to Manapad.
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