There are 6 ways to get from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 4m₹7,322–16,384Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
11h 27m₹952–3,424Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10h 22mDrive 606.1 km
- Drive from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennaicar 606.1 km
8h 54m₹6,803–9,826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennaitaxi 606.1 km
8h 54m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Thoothukudi - Chennai
10h 32m₹1,183–2,148
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Tuticorin Airport (TCR) and Chennai is 546 km. The road distance is 606.1 km.
The best way to get from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai, including transfers.
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuticorin station.
The best way to get from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 22m, you could also train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Tuticorin Airport (TCR), India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Senthur velan Travels operates a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 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 Tuticorin to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai is 606 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai.
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