There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Poigai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Poigaitaxi
4h 47m₹8,830–16,538Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain 12661
10h 15m₹794–3,142Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kadayanallurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 8m₹1,001–2,381Drive 599.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poigaicar 599.5 km
9h 3m₹6,727–9,717Taxi
- 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 51m₹9,830–17,838Fly 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 Poigaitaxi
6h 25m₹10,030–15,538Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kadayanallurtrain
8h 8m₹5,675–9,923Bus via Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Idaikalbus
15h 13m₹1,184–3,056
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poigai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poigai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poigai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
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 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Poigai is 747 km. The road distance is 599.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poigai without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chennai to Poigai, including transfers.
Chennai to Poigai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai 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 train which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poigai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 4m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur 4 times a day, and the journey takes 11h. Eight other operators also service this route.
- 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 Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
- ₹7,500–14,000
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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- 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
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 Poigai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Kadayanallur 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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