There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi 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 Thirukkurunguditaxi
4h 19m₹9,013–19,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Valliyurtrain 12633 / ...
10h 56m₹863–3,379Bus via Nanguneri
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneribus Chennai - Nanguneri
12h 25m₹1,142–2,065Drive 650.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thirukkurungudicar 650.6 km
9h 43m₹7,346–10,611Fly 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 26m₹8,683–16,472Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
15h 11m₹1,378–3,827
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi is to bus via Nanguneri which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi. 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Thirukkurungudi is 623 km. The road distance is 650.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Thirukkurungudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Thirukkurungudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Nanguneri, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thirukkurungudi, 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 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thirukkurungudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Chennai to Thirukkurungudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thirukkurungudi is 651 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Chennai to Thirukkurungudi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Thirukkurungudi.