There are 4 ways to get from Chettinad to Thekkady by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
7h 9m₹1,637–3,451Drive 228 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Thekkadycar 228 km
3h 47m₹2,580–3,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Thekkadytaxi 228 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16362 / ...
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
6h 13m₹3,593–5,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Thekkady is to drive which costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Thekkady is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kumily via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Chettinad and Thekkady is 236 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Thekkady without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Chettinad to Thekkady, including transfers.
Chettinad to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Chettinad to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Thekkady is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chettinad to Thekkady.
There are 320+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Thekkady via Kovilpatti, Madurai, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, and Kumily in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–6,000
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