There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Poigai by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Poigaitaxi
4h 28m₹8,413–13,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain 12661 / ...
10h 9m₹794–3,142Bus via Virugambakkam
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikalbus
8h 14m₹1,222–3,076Drive 599.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poigaicar 599.5 km
9h 3m₹6,740–9,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Poigaitaxi 599.5 km
9h 3m₹13,000–16,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Poigaitaxi
4h 47m₹9,413–19,672Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain
8h 4m₹6,258–11,257Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 49m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poigai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poigai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poigai. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Idaikal via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Poigai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Chennai and Poigai is 753 km. The road distance is 599.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poigai without a car is to bus via Virugambakkam which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Chennai to Poigai, including transfers.
Chennai to Poigai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Poigai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poigai is to bus via Virugambakkam which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poigai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikal once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,600 and the journey takes 6h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–16,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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 Poigai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Idaikal station.
Chennai to Poigai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Poigai is 600 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Chennai to Poigai.
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