There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Sengottai 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 to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sengottaitaxi
4h 14m₹8,430–16,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottaitrain 12661
11h 7m₹623–2,988Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottaibus
13h 15m₹725–1,645Drive 619.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sengottaicar 619.6 km
9h 23m₹6,945–10,032Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sengottaitaxi 619.6 km
9h 23m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Sengottaitrain
7h 12m₹8,050–17,318Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Sengottaitaxi
6h 9m₹9,830–15,538Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Rajapalayambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Shenkottaibus
13h 35m
Chennai to Sengottai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sengottai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sengottai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sengottai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Shenkottai via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sengottai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sengottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Sengottai is 729 km. The road distance is 619.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sengottai without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Chennai to Sengottai, including transfers.
Chennai to Sengottai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Sengottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sengottai is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sengottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottai once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Shenkottai via Madurai and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–17,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Sengottai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Sengottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sengottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sengottai is 620 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Chennai to Sengottai.
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