There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam 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 Koodankulamtaxi
4h 14m₹9,309–19,544Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Aralvaymolitrain 20635 / ...
11h 21m₹1,110–3,661Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5139
12h 59m₹1,625–3,983Drive 650.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Koodankulamcar 650.2 km
9h 37m₹7,314–10,564Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
6h 27m₹6,760–12,764Bus via Kanyakumari
- Take the bus from Guduvanchery to Kanyakumaribus 282Ud
16h 6m₹1,260–2,649
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam is to bus via Kanyakumari which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Tambaram and Koodankulam is 621 km. The road distance is 650.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Tambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,000 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Aralvaymoli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,100 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- 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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Guduvanchery to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹695
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction station.
Tambaram to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Koodankulam is 650 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Tambaram to Koodankulam.
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