There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Punnaikayal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 40m₹7,913–17,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Arumuganeritrain 20605
13h 27m₹880–3,533Train via Tuti Melur
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
10h 33m₹1,197–3,716Bus via Thoothukudi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 40mDrive 616.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Punnaikayalcar 616.1 km
9h 12m₹6,950–10,038Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Punnaikayaltaxi 616.1 km
9h 12m₹13,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor Northbus Chennai - Authoor North
11h 30m₹963–1,825
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Punnaikayal is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Punnaikayal is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Punnaikayal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Punnaikayal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Punnaikayal is 574 km. The road distance is 616.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Punnaikayal without a car is to train via Tuti Melur which takes 10h 33m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chennai to Punnaikayal, including transfers.
Chennai to Punnaikayal bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Punnaikayal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Punnaikayal is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train via Tuti Melur, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 33m, you could also bus via Thoothukudi, which costs and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Punnaikayal, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor North
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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 Punnaikayal bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Punnaikayal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Punnaikayal is 616 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Chennai to Punnaikayal.
There are 24+ hotels available in Punnaikayal.