There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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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 Tisaiyanvilaitaxi
4h 11m₹8,613–18,672Train via Nanguneri
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
11h 52m₹1,208–3,791Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu
13h 23mDrive 656.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilaicar 656.5 km
9h 57m₹7,413–10,707Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nazarethtrain 20605
13h 33m₹1,285–3,996Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudibus Chennai - Thoothukudi
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Sathankulam, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu
13h 48m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai is to train via Nanguneri which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Tisaiyanvilai is 605 km. The road distance is 656.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai without a car is to train via Nanguneri which takes 11h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai, including transfers.
Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai is to train via Nanguneri which takes 11h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tisaiyanvilai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tisaiyanvilai via Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 23m.
- 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 Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nazareth
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai is 657 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Chennai to Tisaiyanvilai.
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