There are 9 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 23m₹8,293–12,398Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12662
10h 37m₹340–2,600Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
12h 4mDrive 598.2 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Chennaicar 598.2 km
9h 13m₹6,794–9,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Chennaitaxi 598.2 km
9h 13m₹13,000–16,000Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
6h 39m₹8,681–19,106Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
8h 2m₹5,748–9,803Bus, bus to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the bus from Idaikal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
8h 9m₹7,713–16,305Bus
- Take the bus from Idaikal to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus
12h 37m₹897–2,667
Kadayanallur to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Chennai is 568 km. The road distance is 598.2 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kadayanallur station.
Kadayanallur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kadayanallur station.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kadayanallur to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kadayanallur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadayanallur to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kadayanallur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Chennai is 598 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Kadayanallur to Chennai.
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