There are 6 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from Pathanapuram to Peroorkadabus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
5h 31m₹6,135–11,089Train
cheapest- Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Chennai Egmoretrain 16102
14h 36m₹540–3,101Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Thenkasibus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi to Koyambedu CMBTbus
16h 6m₹941–3,897Drive 674.2 km
- Drive from Pathanapuram to Chennaicar 674.2 km
10h 30m₹7,583–10,954Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 24m₹9,431–13,916Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Pathanapuram to Kanjirappallybus
- Take the bus from Kanjirappally to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
19h 7m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,100 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pathanapuram to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pathanapuram and arriving at Payaigada via Punalur, Tenkasi and M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pathanapuram to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Auvaneswsarem and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Pathanapuram and Chennai is 737 km. The road distance is 674.2 km.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 14h 36m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai, including transfers.
Pathanapuram to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Pathanapuram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Auvaneswsarem station.
The best way to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai is to train which takes 14h 36m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,900 and takes 16h 6m.
What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Auvaneswsarem to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pathanapuram to Payaigada via Punalur, Tenkasi, Koyambedu CMBT, and M.G.R. Koyambedu in around 16h 6m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Auvaneswsarem to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Pathanapuram to Peroorkada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Punalur to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Pathanapuram to Kanjirappally
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kanjirappally to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tenkasi to Koyambedu CMBT
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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More Questions & Answers
Pathanapuram to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thenkasi station.
Pathanapuram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pathanapuram to Chennai is 674 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Pathanapuram to Chennai.
There are 1068+ hotels available in Chennai.