There are 4 ways to get from Sathankulam to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Sathankulam to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 57m₹8,213–16,439Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nazareth to Chennai Egmoretrain 20606
13h 25m₹969–3,596Bus
- Take the bus from Sathankulam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
12h 10mDrive 647.6 km
- Drive from Sathankulam to Chennaicar 647.6 km
9h 34m₹7,238–10,454
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sathankulam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sathankulam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sathankulam and arriving at Chennai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sathankulam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nazareth and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Sathankulam and Chennai is 585 km. The road distance is 647.6 km.
The best way to get from Sathankulam to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Sathankulam to Chennai, including transfers.
Sathankulam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Sathankulam station.
Sathankulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nazareth station.
The best way to get from Sathankulam to Chennai is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Sathankulam, India and Chennai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Sathankulam to Chennai twice daily, and the journey takes 12h 10m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nazareth to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nazareth to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Sathankulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Sathankulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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Booking & Getting There
Sathankulam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Sathankulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sathankulam to Chennai is 648 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Sathankulam to Chennai.
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