There are 6 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chennai Egmore
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpattitrain 12631 / ...
9h 57m₹339–2,523Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
10h 39mDrive 550.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kovilpatticar 550.7 km
8h 13m₹6,181–8,928Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kovilpattitaxi 550.7 km
8h 13m₹12,000–15,000Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kovilpattitrain 12689
11h 54m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpattibus Chennai - Kovilpatti
13h₹558–1,427
Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,500 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti is to drive which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kovilpatti. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Kovilpatti is 587 km. The road distance is 550.7 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti without a car is to train via Chennai Egmore which takes 9h 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti is to train via Chennai Egmore which takes 9h 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Kovilpatti, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kovilpatti via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 10h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Chennai Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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
Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Kovilpatti.
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