There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thirukarungudi by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Thirukarunguditaxi
4h 18m₹9,013–19,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyurtrain 12633 / ...
10h 54m₹843–3,329Bus via Nanguneri
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneribus Chennai - Nanguneri
12h 24m₹1,142–2,065Drive 650.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thirukarungudicar 650.6 km
9h 42m₹7,327–10,584Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Techno park gate to Valliyurbus
7h 25m₹8,633–16,422Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
15h 10m₹1,328–3,777
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thirukarungudi is to bus via Nanguneri which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thirukarungudi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thirukarungudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thirukarungudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Chennai and Thirukarungudi is 623 km. The road distance is 650.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukarungudi without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chennai to Thirukarungudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Thirukarungudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Thirukarungudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukarungudi is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Nanguneri, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thirukarungudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 42m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Techno park gate to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thirukarungudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Chennai to Thirukarungudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thirukarungudi is 651 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Chennai to Thirukarungudi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Thirukarungudi.