There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam 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 Vijayanarayanamtaxi
4h 17m₹8,613–18,672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
11h 41m₹908–3,391Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneribus Chennai - Nanguneri
12h 26m₹1,192–2,115Drive 654.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vijayanarayanamcar 654.2 km
9h 46m₹7,368–10,642Bus via Thoothukudi
- 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 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Vijayanarayanam is 606 km. The road distance is 654.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam, including transfers.
Chennai to Vijayanarayanam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Vijayanarayanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vijayanarayanam, 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, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vijayanarayanam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Chennai to Vijayanarayanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vijayanarayanam is 654 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Chennai to Vijayanarayanam.
There are 45+ hotels available in Vijayanarayanam.