There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Sathankulam by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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₹8,630–15,438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
11h 42m₹1,017–4,261Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Sathankulambus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater/ Sleeper
11h 15mDrive 641.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sathankulamcar 641.9 km
9h 40m₹6,226–8,992
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 ₹1,000 - ₹4,300 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sathankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Sathankulam. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
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 bus which takes 11h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chennai to Sathankulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Sathankulam bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Chennai 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 bus which takes 11h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sathankulam, India?
Sri SMS Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Sathankulam twice daily, and the journey takes 11h 15m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sathankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sathankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Website
- Hannah Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sathankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Hannah Travels
- Website
- UMA Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sathankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- UMA Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Sathankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 98401 91934
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sree Jothi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Sathankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Sree Jothi Travels
- Website
- Sree Jothi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Sathankulam bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Sathankulam 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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