There are 8 ways to get from Keelakarai to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 50m₹7,436–11,558Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Chennai Egmoretrain 16752 / ...
13h 5m₹663–2,994Bus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11hDrive 505.9 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Chennaicar 505.9 km
7h 40m₹5,708–8,244Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Chennaitaxi 505.9 km
7h 40m₹11,000–14,000Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
3h 54m₹10,056–20,382Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 54m₹6,623–10,294Bus via Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5111
11h 16m₹1,161–3,139
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Chennai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Keelakarai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Chennai is 561 km. The road distance is 505.9 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Keelakarai to Chennai, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Chennai bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ramanathapuram station.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Chennai is to bus which takes 11h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Keelakarai, India and Chennai, India?
(SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ramanathapuram to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Ramanathapuram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Keelakarai to Chennai bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keelakarai to Chennai is 506 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Keelakarai to Chennai.
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