There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Othakadai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
7h 52m₹549–2,489Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
8h 30m₹544–1,485Drive 447.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Othakadaicar 447.3 km
6h 41m₹5,043–7,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Othakadaitaxi 447.3 km
6h 41m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Standbus
5h 34m₹6,298–10,307Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - Othakadaibus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
9h 50m₹658–2,227Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Othakadaibus
5h 40m₹6,333–9,072Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
8h 17m₹5,943–10,662Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Maduraibus
8h 24m₹7,792–19,692
Chennai to Othakadai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Othakadai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Othakadai is to fly and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Othakadai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Othakadai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Othakadai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Othakadai is 504 km. The road distance is 447.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Othakadai without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Chennai to Othakadai, including transfers.
Chennai to Othakadai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Othakadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Othakadai is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Othakadai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - Othakadai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Othakadai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Othakadai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Othakadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Othakadai is 447 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Chennai to Othakadai.
There are 218+ hotels available in Othakadai.