There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Thazhakudy Neelakandanbus
6h 5m₹5,813–10,732Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Nagercoil Jntrain 16368
18h 55m₹449–3,923Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jntrain 12633 / ...
11h 44m₹734–3,245Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
13h 9mDrive 679.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thiruppathisaramcar 679.4 km
10h 8m₹7,663–11,068Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
7h 12m₹8,306–19,719Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nagercoil - Vellamadam Bypassbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
15h 40m₹958–3,327
Chennai to Thiruppathisaram by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram is to fly and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Vellamadam Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nagercoil Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Thiruppathisaram is 706 km. The road distance is 679.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Thiruppathisaram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thiruppathisaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thiruppathisaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to FlixBus Nagercoil - Vellamadam Bypass via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Perambur to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Thazhakudy Neelakandan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–360
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nagercoil - Vellamadam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thiruppathisaram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thiruppathisaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thiruppathisaram is 679 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Chennai to Thiruppathisaram.
There are 140+ hotels available in Thiruppathisaram.












