There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi
3h 48m₹8,213–18,272Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
10h₹340–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelvelibus Chennai - Tirunelveli
12h 55m₹550–1,400Drive 607.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tirunelvelicar 607.6 km
9h 3m₹6,860–9,909Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirunelvelitaxi 607.6 km
9h 3m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
13h 40m₹858–2,927
Chennai to Tirunelveli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Chennai and Tirunelveli is 588 km. The road distance is 607.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Chennai to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli is to train which takes 10h and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tirunelveli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelveli once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 55m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–17,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Chennai to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tirunelveli is 608 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Chennai to Tirunelveli.
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