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How to get fromChennai to Sathankulamby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Sathankulam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    ₹8,630–16,438

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain train 12633 / ...
    11h 42m
    ₹1,017–4,261

  3. Bus via Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rdbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    12h 38m

  4. Drive  641.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Sathankulamcar car 641.9 km
    9h 40m
    ₹7,202–10,403

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Sathankulambus bus redbusIndia_NON AC Seater / Sleeper 2+1
    13h 15m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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, Sri Jothi Lakshmi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Udankudi Udankudi Rd / N Bazar Rd hourly, and the journey takes 12h 20m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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