There are 10 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 18m₹8,293–11,898Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12662
10h 37m₹340–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 5m₹600–1,900Drive 598.2 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Chennaicar 598.2 km
9h 13m₹6,660–9,620Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Chennaitaxi 598.2 km
9h 13m₹13,000–16,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
5h 31m₹9,966–15,374Train 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 44m₹8,181–18,106Train 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₹5,748–9,303Bus, 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 14m₹7,713–16,305Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.
- Take the bus from Idaikal to Kilambakkam New Bus Terminusbus
14h 25m₹873–2,603
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 18m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Chennai. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
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 18m to get from Kadayanallur to Chennai, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, 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, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 5m.
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, Hans Travels operates a bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai 5 times a day, and the journey takes 11h 5m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Kashmir Maxx
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kashmir Maxx
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Kadayanallur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,500
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadayanallur to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai 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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