There are 8 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
3h 8m₹8,615–18,679Train via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Tambaramtrain 12634 / ...
10h 26m₹1,393–4,450Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kelaeral to Aruppukottaibus
- Take the bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
11h 15mDrive 551.5 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Stationcar 551.5 km
8h 7m₹6,191–8,942Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Stationtaxi 551.5 km
8h 7m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 15m₹7,735–11,911Train
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
10h 41m₹1,393–4,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5113
11h 15m₹1,487–3,510
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station is to train via Tambaram which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Kelaeral and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Chennai Central Station is 605 km. The road distance is 551.5 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kelaeral station.
Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station is to train via Tambaram which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Chennai Central Station, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station via Kelaeral, Aruppukottai, Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kovilpatti to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kelaeral to Aruppukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,600
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Shri Gandhi Bhavan to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Aruppukottai station.
Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station is 552 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Vilathikulam to Chennai Central Station.
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