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How to get fromKadayanallur to Chennaiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    4h 23m
    ₹8,293–12,398

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kadayanallur to Chennai Egmoretrain train 12662
    10h 37m
    ₹340–2,600

  3. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    12h 4m

  4. Drive  598.2 km

    1. Drive from Kadayanallur to Chennaicar car 598.2 km
    9h 13m
    ₹6,794–9,813

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Chennaitaxi taxi 598.2 km
    9h 13m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    6h 39m
    ₹8,681–19,106

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kadayanallur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    8h 2m
    ₹5,748–9,803

  8. Bus, bus to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the bus from Idaikal to Kottarakarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    8h 9m
    ₹7,713–16,305

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Idaikal to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus bus
    12h 37m
    ₹897–2,667

Kadayanallur to Chennai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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.

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