Chennai to Tirunelveli

Chennai to Tirunelveli

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Chennai to Tirunelveli Schedule

Chennai to Tirunelveli Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 06:00 - 14:15₹ 3,490
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 09:00 - 19:35₹ 633
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:55 - 03:00₹ 2,333
Tippusultan Travels Non-AC Seater 17:30 - 05:30₹ 1,040
Avk Travels AC Seater 18:40 - 04:55₹ 6,353
Sorna Travels Non-AC Sleeper 20:00 - 06:35₹ 1,386
Mrm Travels Non-AC Seater 22:00 - 08:40₹ 1,155

Transportation from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day80
Distance1417 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmman Travels, Apple Travels, Avk Travels, Bethlehen Transports, BLM Transports, Holycross Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Intrcity Smartbus, Jayavin Travels, Jupiter, Kallada Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, Neem Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Paul Travels, Rathimeena Travels A, Senthur Velan Travels, Shalom Career, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sjt Nellai, Sorna Travels, SpiceJet, Sri Rajalakshmi Travels, Sri Selvam Travels, Sri Shravan Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Subhethra Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Tmr Travels, Tranz king travels, Vetri Travels, Vignesh Tatranscars, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli

When you want to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 47.09. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 12.45.

How far is Chennai from Tirunelveli?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chennai to Tirunelveli. Your trip will be a total of 881 miles (1417 km). The flying distance is 881 miles (1417 km).

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

The travel time from Chennai to Tirunelveli can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli?

The cost of the trip from Chennai to Tirunelveli varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Sms Travels: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 12.45 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 47.09.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chennai to Tirunelveli:

  • Train tickets - USD 7.95 to USD 36.94;
  • Bus tickets - USD 12.45 to USD 47.09;
  • Plane tickets - USD 68.68 to USD 113.49;

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Tirunelveli?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 09:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:30. There are 80 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 68.68.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Chennai to Tirunelveli

IndiGo, SpiceJet

Buses

Taking a bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Chennai to Tirunelveli

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chennai to Tirunelveli? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 78% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 22% decided to go for a bus.