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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Pāpanāsam 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 Pāpanāsamtaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    ₹9,330–16,038

  2. Train via Tirunelveli

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain train 12633 / ...
    11h 25m
    ₹857–4,041

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Ambasamudrambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    12h 15m

  4. Drive  640.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pāpanāsamcar car 640.4 km
    9h 43m
    ₹6,206–8,964

  5. 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 Ambasamudramtrain train
    6h 10m
    ₹8,670–16,368

  6. 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 Pāpanāsamtaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    ₹10,530–16,538

  7. 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 Ambasamudramtrain train
    8h 26m
    ₹5,635–9,953

  8. Bus via Alangulam

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Alangulambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    13h 10m

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Ambasamudramtrain train 20683
    14h 22m
    ₹886–4,278

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, PSP Selvam Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ambasamudram once daily, and the journey takes 12h 5m. Four other operators also service this route.

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