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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tirunelveli to Chennai

Composite routes from Tirunelveli to Chennai

Cheapest
8 h 50 min
Car
613 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
6 h 14 min
Train, Plane
560 km.
from $67.23

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$304.90
Plane from Trivandrum to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.55–$152.45

SriLankan Airlines

Website:
srilankan.com/
Plane from Trivandrum to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.09–$533.58

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.57–$107.99
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.03–$22.87

Bus operators

IntrCity SmartBus

Phone:
+917303093510
Email:
Website:
intrcity.com/
Bus from Tirunelveli to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$34.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai is to night train which costs $3.91 - $92.39 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Tirunelveli and Chennai?

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 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Tirunelveli and Chennai?

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.

How far is it from Tirunelveli to Chennai?

The distance between Tirunelveli and Chennai is 589 km. The road distance is 611.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $8.70 - $29.35 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tirunelveli to Chennai bus from?

Tirunelveli to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tirunelveli station.

Where do I catch the Tirunelveli to Chennai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tirunelveli to Chennai?

The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $65.22 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.70 - $29.35 and takes 10h 35m, you could also train, which costs $3.91 - $92.39 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Tirunelveli to Chennai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tirunelveli to Chennai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tirunelveli to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Chennai is 611 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Tirunelveli to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 892+ hotels available in Chennai. Prices start at $21.22 per night.
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