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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli

Composite routes from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli

Cheapest
8 h 48 min
Car
610 km.
from $33
Other
6 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $66.30

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$305.71
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$152.85

Air India Limited

Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$152.85

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.59–$108.27
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.04–$22.93
Train from Chennai Central to Tirunelveli
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.35–$140.12

Bus operators

IntrCity SmartBus

Phone:
+917303093510
Email:
Website:
intrcity.com/
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tirunelveli
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$34.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli is to train via Chennai Egmore which costs $3.91 - $103.26 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli?

The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai Central Station and Tirunelveli?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Tirunelveli via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai Central Station and Tirunelveli?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli?

The distance between Chennai Central Station and Tirunelveli is 589 km. The road distance is 609.2 km.

How do I travel from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli without a car is to train via Chennai Egmore which takes 11h 12m and costs $3.91 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli bus from?

Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.

Where do I catch the Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli train from?

Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train, bus or fly from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli?

The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Egmore, which costs $3.91 - $103.26 and takes 11h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $8.70 - $30.43 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli bus arrive?

Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tirunelveli station.

Where does the Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli train arrive?

Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.

Can I drive from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli is 609 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Tirunelveli.

Where can I stay near Tirunelveli?

There are 33+ hotels available in Tirunelveli. Prices start at $18.11 per night.
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