There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Thisayanvilai 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, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Thisayanvilaitaxi
4h 15m₹9,030–15,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
11h 22m₹1,208–3,791Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12hDrive 656.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thisayanvilaicar 656.4 km
9h 57m₹6,367–9,196
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thisayanvilai is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thisayanvilai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Thisayanvilai. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thisayanvilai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Chennai and Thisayanvilai is 600 km. The road distance is 656.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thisayanvilai without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chennai to Thisayanvilai, including transfers.
Chennai to Thisayanvilai bus services, operated by Sorna Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Thisayanvilai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thisayanvilai is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thisayanvilai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 55m. Alternatively, Sorna Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 12h. Eight other operators also service this route.
- 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 Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Website
- Sorna Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sorna Travels
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- A.S.S Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- A.S.S Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Nellai Kannan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Nellai Kannan Travels
- Website
- Sri Vetrivel Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vetrivel Travels
- Website
- Sivamuruga Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sivamuruga Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Thisayanvilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thisayanvilai bus services, operated by Sorna Travels, arrive at Thisayanvilai station.
Chennai to Thisayanvilai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thisayanvilai is 656 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Chennai to Thisayanvilai.
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