There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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₹9,309–18,544Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Aralvaymolitrain 20635 / ...
11h 15m₹1,110–3,661Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kavalkinarubus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
12h 5m₹1,466–6,244Drive 650.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Koodankulamcar 650.2 km
9h 37m₹7,278–10,512Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain
7h 43m₹8,299–18,394Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5139
13h 19m₹1,625–3,983
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Koodankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kavalkinaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
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 15m.
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 15m 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 Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Chennai 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 15m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹6,500 and takes 12h 5m.
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 44m. Alternatively, Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–4,500 and the journey takes 10h 20m. 14 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 North to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Website
- Kashmir Maxx
Bus from Chennai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kashmir Maxx
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Kavalkinaru 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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