There are 8 ways to get from Kundrakudi to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kundrakudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 3m₹6,825–10,836Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12606 / ...
6h 52m₹563–2,358Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Koyembedubus
8h₹1,373–2,843Drive 415.6 km
- Drive from Kundrakudi to Chennaicar 415.6 km
6h 1m₹4,688–6,772Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kundrakudi to Chennaitaxi 415.6 km
6h 1m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 41m₹6,553–9,958Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 12654 / ...
7h 30m₹763–4,158Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
14h 17m₹580–1,249
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kundrakudi to Chennai is to bus via Kilambakkam B.S. which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 14h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kundrakudi to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kundrakudi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Kundrakudi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Kundrakudi and Chennai is 515 km. The road distance is 415.6 km.
The best way to get from Kundrakudi to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Kundrakudi to Chennai, including transfers.
Kundrakudi to Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Kundrakudi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kundrakudi to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Kundrakudi, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Koyembedu once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,300 and the journey takes 6h 54m.
- 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 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 Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kundrakudi to Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
Kundrakudi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kundrakudi to Chennai is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Kundrakudi to Chennai.
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