There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Mandapam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mandapamtrain 16751 / ...
11h 17m₹507–2,810Bus via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
12h 17mDrive 510.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mandapamcar 510.9 km
8h 1m₹5,721–8,263Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Mandapamtaxi 510.9 km
8h 1m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mandapamtrain
7h 53m₹5,880–9,838Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
13h 22m₹998–3,097Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapamtrain
7h 26m₹5,385–9,573Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapamtrain
9h 46m₹8,110–18,588
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mandapam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mandapam is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Mandapam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Mandapam is 653 km. The road distance is 510.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mandapam without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Chennai to Mandapam, including transfers.
Chennai to Mandapam bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mandapam is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Ramanathapuram, which costs and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Mandapam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 13m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand 5 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 30m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- CTC Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- CTC Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Mandapam bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram Bus Stand station.
Chennai to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mandapam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mandapam is 511 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Chennai to Mandapam.
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