There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Sathankulam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi
3h 58m₹8,630–17,438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nazarethtrain 20605
13h 4m₹935–3,596Train via Tirunelveli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
11h 42m₹1,017–4,261Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu
13h 5mDrive 641.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sathankulamcar 641.9 km
9h 40m₹7,290–10,530Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sathankulamtaxi 641.9 km
9h 40m₹14,000–17,000Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu
13h 30m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sathankulam is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sathankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sathankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sathankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nazareth via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Chennai and Sathankulam is 585 km. The road distance is 641.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sathankulam without a car is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 11h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chennai to Sathankulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Sathankulam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sathankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sathankulam is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 11h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sathankulam, 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, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 5m.
- 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 Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Nazareth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Sathankulam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Sathankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sathankulam is 642 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Chennai to Sathankulam.
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