There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus
5h 44m₹6,210–10,318Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jntrain 12633 / ...
12h 39m₹794–4,715Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus Chennai - Nagercoil
13h 36m₹1,909–3,965Drive 701.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thiruvithamcodecar 701.1 km
10h 29m₹7,851–11,340Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Nellai to Thuckalaybus
6h 22m₹8,530–18,338Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Nagercoil Jntrain 16368
17h 34m₹846–5,103
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹4,800 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Thuckalay via Nagercoil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nagercoil Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Thiruvithamcode is 683 km. The road distance is 701.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode, including transfers.
Chennai to Thiruvithamcode bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Thiruvithamcode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,000 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thiruvithamcode, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil once daily. Tickets cost ₹524–1,400 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Perambur to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹524–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nellai to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thiruvithamcode bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Chennai to Thiruvithamcode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thiruvithamcode is 701 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Chennai to Thiruvithamcode.
There are 44+ hotels available in Thiruvithamcode.