There are 6 ways to get from Kalakkad to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Tuticorin Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kalakkad to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
3h 18m₹8,849–17,191Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanguneri to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
12h 52m₹853–3,294Bus via Valliyur
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
10h 59m₹1,245–5,262Drive 645.3 km
- Drive from Kalakkad to Chennaicar 645.3 km
9h 40m₹7,185–10,378Bus to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 22m₹6,906–14,342Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Toolsbus FlixBus IN5139
15h 25m₹1,459–3,821
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalakkad to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Valliyur and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalakkad to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nanguneri and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Kalakkad and Chennai is 614 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai without a car is to bus via Valliyur which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kalakkad to Chennai, including transfers.
Kalakkad to Chennai bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Valliyur station.
Kalakkad to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nanguneri station.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai is to bus via Valliyur which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Kalakkad, India and Chennai, India?
Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Valliyur to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 40m. 12 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nanguneri to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nanguneri to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalakkad to Chennai bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kalakkad to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalakkad to Chennai is 645 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Kalakkad to Chennai.
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