There are 6 ways to get from Kalakkad to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 11m₹8,930–19,051Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nanguneri to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
11h 53m₹853–3,294Bus
- Take the bus from Nanguneri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Nanguneri - Chennai
11h 26m₹1,039–1,978Drive 645.3 km
- Drive from Kalakkad to Chennaicar 645.3 km
9h 40m₹7,258–10,484Bus 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 14m₹6,487–11,702Bus via SRP Tools (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Toolsbus FlixBus IN5139
15h 20m₹1,460–3,826
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalakkad to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nanguneri and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
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 11h 53m.
The distance between Kalakkad and Chennai is 619 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kalakkad to Chennai, including transfers.
Kalakkad to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Nanguneri 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 which takes 11h 26m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Kalakkad, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Nanguneri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nanguneri to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nanguneri to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nanguneri to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Toll to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kalakkad to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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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