There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Salaiputhur by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Salaiputhurtaxi
4h 34m₹9,013–19,172Train via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pavurchutramtrain 20683
14h 46m₹847–4,228Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661 / ...
10h 38m₹900–3,336Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 53mDrive 616 km
- Drive from Chennai to Salaiputhurcar 616 km
9h 20m₹6,945–10,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Salaiputhurtaxi 616 km
9h 20m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salaiputhurtaxi
4h 36m₹8,513–13,972Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
12h 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Salaiputhur is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Salaiputhur is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Salaiputhur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Salaiputhur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Salaiputhur is 623 km. The road distance is 616 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Salaiputhur without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Chennai to Salaiputhur, including transfers.
Chennai to Salaiputhur bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Salaiputhur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Salaiputhur is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Salaiputhur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 18m. 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 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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–17,000
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Salaiputhur bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Salaiputhur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Salaiputhur is 616 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Chennai to Salaiputhur.
There are 53+ hotels available in Salaiputhur.