There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vadakkankulam 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 Vadakkankulamtaxi
4h 36m₹9,413–19,672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Aralvaymolitrain 20635 / ...
11h 31m₹839–3,379Bus 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 Kavalkinarubus
11h 52mDrive 668.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vadakkankulamcar 668.8 km
9h 59m₹7,551–10,907Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus
7h₹6,173–11,222Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
15h 25m₹1,298–3,637
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vadakkankulam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vadakkankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vadakkankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vadakkankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Vadakkankulam is 633 km. The road distance is 668.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vadakkankulam without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chennai to Vadakkankulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Vadakkankulam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vadakkankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vadakkankulam is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vadakkankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Aralvaymoli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vadakkankulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 11h 52m.
- 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 Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vadakkankulam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vadakkankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vadakkankulam is 669 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Chennai to Vadakkankulam.
There are 143+ hotels available in Vadakkankulam.