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How to get fromChennai to Melagaramby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Melagaram by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Melagaramtaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    ₹8,630–16,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jntrain train 12661
    10h 23m
    ₹350–2,700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tenkasibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    11h 48m
    ₹902–2,289

  4. Drive  615.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Melagaramcar car 615.3 km
    9h 20m
    ₹6,888–9,949

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Melagaramtaxi taxi 615.3 km
    9h 20m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    6h 37m
    ₹7,780–16,988

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Melagaramtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    ₹9,930–15,538

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    8h 1m
    ₹5,225–9,373

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpattibus bus Chennai - Kovilpatti
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16845
    13h 8m
    ₹711–2,565

Chennai to Melagaram by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Melagaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tenkasi every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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