There are 6 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 42m₹8,231–18,225Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
10h 50m₹340–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Tirunelveli - Chennai
11h 5m₹550–1,400Drive 611 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Chennaicar 611 km
9h 2m₹6,882–9,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Chennaitaxi 611 km
9h 2m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Chennai Central (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
11h 46m₹901–2,931
Tirunelveli to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Chennai is 587 km. The road distance is 611 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Tirunelveli to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Tirunelveli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹471–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹471–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Thachanallur Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–17,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirunelveli to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Tirunelveli to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Chennai is 611 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Tirunelveli to Chennai.
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