There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Mandaikadu by plane, train, bus, 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 to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
6h 35m₹6,561–14,628Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
12h 30m₹771–3,332Bus via Nagercoil
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus Chennai - Nagercoil
12h 18m₹1,209–2,115Drive 704.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mandaikaducar 704.5 km
10h 32m₹7,888–11,394Fly 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
6h 29m₹8,780–18,538Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Mandaikadutaxi
7h 8m₹11,530–18,038Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain
9h 49m₹5,645–10,143Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Karungalbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
12h 50m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mandaikadu is to bus via Nagercoil which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mandaikadu is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mandaikadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nagercoil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Mandaikadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Mandaikadu is 692 km. The road distance is 704.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mandaikadu without a car is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chennai to Mandaikadu, including transfers.
Chennai to Mandaikadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Mandaikadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mandaikadu is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 18m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mandaikadu, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil once daily. Tickets cost ₹513–1,400 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
- ₹7,000–15,000
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 Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹513–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karungal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Karungal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karungal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Karungal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karungal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karungal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Mandaikadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Chennai to Mandaikadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mandaikadu is 705 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Chennai to Mandaikadu.
There are 153+ hotels available in Mandaikadu.