There are 9 ways to get from Tambaram to Keelakarai by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
4h 37m₹10,009–20,344Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
11h₹654–2,842Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22661
9h 6m₹736–3,543Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 25m₹1,119–2,971Drive 475.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Keelakaraicar 475.5 km
7h 13m₹5,361–7,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Keelakaraitaxi 475.5 km
7h 13m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 22m₹6,619–10,244Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 25m₹6,114–10,979Bus via S.R.M. College
- Take the bus from SRM University to Ramnadbus
13h 50m₹711–1,911
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Keelakarai is to bus via S.R.M. College which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Keelakarai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Keelakarai station. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur and arriving at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Tambaram and Keelakarai is 660 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Keelakarai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Tambaram to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Keelakarai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur station.
Tambaram to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Keelakarai is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Tambaram to Keelakarai via Vridhachalam Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from SRM University to Ramnad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–900
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–13,000
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
Tambaram to Keelakarai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station.
Tambaram to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Keelakarai is 476 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Tambaram to Keelakarai.
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