There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai 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 Sambavarvadakaraitaxi
4h 27m₹8,413–13,772Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadayanallurtrain 12661 / ...
10h 12m₹844–3,192Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Idaikalbus
7h 36m₹1,300–3,773Drive 602.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sambavarvadakaraicar 602.9 km
9h 7m₹6,801–9,823Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sambavarvadakaraitaxi 602.9 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 Sambavarvadakaraitaxi
4h 42m₹9,313–19,572Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
11h 46m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Chennai and Sambavarvadakarai is 752 km. The road distance is 602.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai, including transfers.
Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sambavarvadakarai, 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–16,000
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 Sambavarvadakarai bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai is 603 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Chennai to Sambavarvadakarai.
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