There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Sūrandai by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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 Sūrandaitaxi
4h 31m₹8,513–13,972Train via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pavurchutramtrain 20683
14h 47m₹937–4,348Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Idaikalbus
7h 40m₹1,390–3,923Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain 12661 / ...
10h 16m₹944–3,342Drive 603.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sūrandaicar 603.5 km
9h 7m₹6,814–9,843Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sūrandaitaxi 603.5 km
9h 7m₹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 Sūrandaitaxi
4h 38m₹9,213–19,472Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 50m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sūrandai is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sūrandai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Chennai and Sūrandai is 756 km. The road distance is 603.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sūrandai without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chennai to Sūrandai, including transfers.
Chennai to Sūrandai bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sūrandai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sūrandai is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sūrandai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 58m. Alternatively, Sri SMS Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 11h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Tambaram to Pavurchutram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹950–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–16,000
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 Sūrandai bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sūrandai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sūrandai is 604 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Chennai to Sūrandai.
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