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How to get fromTamil Nādu to Tirunelveliby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Tirunelveli by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Chennai Egmore

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain train 12633 / ...
    11h 3m
    ₹359–2,723

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Nellaibus bus
    12h 36m
    ₹908–3,326

  3. Drive 607.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Tirunelvelicar car 607.6 km
    9h 3m
    ₹6,819–9,850

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirunelvelitaxi taxi 607.6 km
    9h 3m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tirunelvelitrain train 12689
    13h 25m
    ₹400–3,100

  6. Bus via Tirunelveli

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelvelibus bus Chennai - Tirunelveli
    14h 30m
    ₹558–1,427

Tamil Nādu to Tirunelveli by subway and train

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Tirunelveli, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Nellai once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 10h 56m.

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