There are 7 ways to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from Kulathupuzha to Peroorkadabus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
4h 28m₹6,085–11,037Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenmalai to Chennai Egmoretrain 16102
13h 22m₹735–3,244Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadutaxi
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 31mDrive 653 km
- Drive from Kulathupuzha to Chennaicar 653 km
10h 10m₹7,362–10,634Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 4m₹9,415–13,896Taxi, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Sengottaitaxi
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
6h 11m₹9,284–20,540Bus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
15h 1m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulathupuzha to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kulathupuzha and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Thenmala, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulathupuzha to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Kulathupuzha and Chennai is 695 km. The road distance is 653 km.
The best way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 12h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai, including transfers.
Kulathupuzha to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenmala station.
Kulathupuzha to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Kulathupuzha, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulathupuzha to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Thenmala, Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- 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 Tenmalai to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kulathupuzha to Peroorkada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thenmala to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kulathupuzha to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kulathupuzha to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulathupuzha to Chennai is 653 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Kulathupuzha to Chennai.
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