There are 7 ways to get from Koodankulam 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 Koodankulam to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
3h 31m₹9,351–19,548Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aralvaymoli to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
12h 43m₹1,137–3,718Bus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Valliyur - Chennai
11h 45m₹1,390–2,334Drive 681.1 km
- Drive from Koodankulam to Chennaicar 681.1 km
10h 6m₹7,678–11,090Bus to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 5m₹6,557–11,709Bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Toolsbus FlixBus IN5139
15h 55m₹1,692–4,142Train via Kanyakumari
- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Peramburtrain 16367
16h 33m₹1,214–4,227
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koodankulam to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Koodankulam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Koodankulam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Valliyur and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Koodankulam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Aralvaymoli and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Koodankulam and Chennai is 631 km. The road distance is 681.1 km.
The best way to get from Koodankulam to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Koodankulam to Chennai, including transfers.
Koodankulam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Valliyur station.
Koodankulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aralvaymoli station.
The best way to get from Koodankulam to Chennai is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Koodankulam, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Valliyur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aralvaymoli to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 12m.
- 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 Aralvaymoli to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Kanyakumari to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Valliyur to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Koodankulam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Koodankulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koodankulam to Chennai is 681 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Koodankulam to Chennai.
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