There are 6 ways to get from Royapettah to Tirunelveli by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi
3h 43m₹8,131–17,439Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tirunelvelitrain 12633 / ...
11h 4m₹465–3,530Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
13h 43m₹862–2,969Drive 603.6 km
- Drive from Royapettah to Tirunelvelicar 603.6 km
8h 59m₹6,815–9,843Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royapettah to Tirunelvelitaxi 603.6 km
8h 59m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelvelibus Chennai - Tirunelveli
14h 33m₹562–1,469
Royapettah to Tirunelveli by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royapettah to Tirunelveli is to bus via Tirunelveli which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Royapettah to Tirunelveli is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Royapettah to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Yellow Pages and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Royapettah to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Tirunelveli via Guindy and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Royapettah and Tirunelveli is 584 km. The road distance is 603.6 km.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Tirunelveli without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Royapettah to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Royapettah to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Royapettah to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Tirunelveli is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Royapettah, India and Tirunelveli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–16,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Royapettah to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass station.
Royapettah to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royapettah to Tirunelveli is 604 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Royapettah to Tirunelveli.
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