There are 6 ways to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kovilpatti20691 / ...
6h 22m₹1,092–2,935Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani531Mud
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll GateFlixBus IN5138 / ...
9h 18m₹836–1,529Drive 358.9 km
- Drive from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar358.9 km
5h 34m₹3,781–5,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar358.9 km
5h 34m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapali
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)TRZ - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kayathar
8h 5m₹10,701–17,084Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kayathar
7h 47m₹6,301–14,879
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
The distance between Mayiladuthurai and Kayathar is 397 km. The road distance is 358.9 km.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar, including transfers.
The best way to get from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 18m.
Yes, the driving distance between Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Mayiladuthurai to Kayathar.
There are three+ hotels available in Kayathar.
What companies run services between Mayiladuthurai, India and Kayathar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Kovilpatti twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Myladuthurai to Kayathar via Mattuthavani, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate in around 9h 18m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–10,000
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