There are 8 ways to get from Tambaram to Kovilpatti by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
4h 46m₹8,129–18,894Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Kovilpattitrain 12631 / ...
8h 24m₹310–2,400Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5139
10h 5m₹750–2,600Drive 523.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kovilpatticar 523.3 km
7h 42m₹5,894–8,514Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Kovilpattitaxi 523.3 km
7h 42m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpattitrain
6h 1m₹5,784–10,479Fly 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 Kovilpattitrain
7h 4m₹6,299–9,944Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain
8h 34m₹5,810–11,864
Tambaram to Kovilpatti by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kovilpatti is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kovilpatti is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Kovilpatti. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kovilpatti is 604 km. The road distance is 523.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kovilpatti without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tambaram to Kovilpatti, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kovilpatti is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 24m, you could also bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kovilpatti, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kovilpatti every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 24m.
- 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 Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Kovilpatti bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass station.
Tambaram to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kovilpatti is 523 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Tambaram to Kovilpatti.
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