What is the best way to travel from Tirunelveli to Chennai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Tirunelveli?
You can get to Chennai with just $9 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/3/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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BlaBlaCar8h 20m08:00 AMTirunelveli6:00 PMChennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tirunelveli (India) at 10/4/2026 8:00:00 AM to , Chennai (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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BlaBlaCar8h 35m06:30 PMTirunelveli3:30 AMChennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tirunelveli (India) at 10/4/2026 6:30:00 PM to , Chennai (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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BlaBlaCar8h 33m03:40 PMTirunelveli12:40 AMChennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tirunelveli (India) at 10/4/2026 3:40:00 PM to , Chennai (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 35m08:10 AMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 AMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 8:10:00 AM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m012:05 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport1:35 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 12:05:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 40m04:10 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport5:50 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 4:10:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m08:15 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 8:15:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/5/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 35m08:10 AMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 AMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 8:10:00 AM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m012:05 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport1:35 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 12:05:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 40m04:10 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport5:50 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 4:10:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m08:15 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 8:15:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/6/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/7/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/7/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/8/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/9/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/10/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Tirunelveli to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai from Tirunelveli in just 1h 30m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/3/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m012:05 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport1:35 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 12:05:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m08:15 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 8:15:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 35m08:10 AMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 AMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 8:10:00 AM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 40m04:10 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport5:50 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/4/2026 4:10:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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BlaBlaCar8h 20m08:00 AMTirunelveli6:00 PMChennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tirunelveli (India) at 10/4/2026 8:00:00 AM to , Chennai (India) arriving at 10/4/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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BlaBlaCar8h 33m03:40 PMTirunelveli12:40 AMChennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tirunelveli (India) at 10/4/2026 3:40:00 PM to , Chennai (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 33m
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BlaBlaCar8h 35m06:30 PMTirunelveli3:30 AMChennai0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Tirunelveli (India) at 10/4/2026 6:30:00 PM to , Chennai (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m012:05 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport1:35 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 12:05:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 30m08:15 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 8:15:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 35m08:10 AMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport9:45 AMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 8:10:00 AM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 40m04:10 PMTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport5:50 PMChennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin Airport (India) at 10/5/2026 4:10:00 PM to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 10/5/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/5/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/6/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/6/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/7/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/7/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/8/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus11h 30m07:50 PMTirunelveliNellai Bus Stop7:20 AMChennaiPerungudi0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) at 10/9/2026 7:50:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/10/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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Bus from Tirunelveli to Chennai
What are the most popular stations in Tirunelveli and Chennai?
In Tirunelveli, you will usually depart from Kayatharu Bus Stop, Papanasam Bus Stop or New Bus Stand, while in Chennai you will be arriving at Egmore Railway Station, Central Station Bus Stop or C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chennai from Tirunelveli? With 3 connections between 1 Flight, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Tirunelveli and Chennai, you can pay as low as $9 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from IndiGo Airlines: you will get to Chennai in just 1h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Tirunelveli and Chennai are IndiGo Airlines, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Tirunelveli and Chennai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gangaikondan or to Tiruvottiyūr, and look at flights from Tuticorin Airport, and landing at Chennai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Tirunelveli to Chennai?
The most popular companies between Tirunelveli and Chennai, are IndiGo Airlines, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: IndiGo Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Tirunelveli to Chennai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Tirunelveli to Chennai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Tirunelveli to Chennai
How can I reach Chennai from Tirunelveli?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Flight, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Chennai from Tirunelveli.
How far is Chennai from Tirunelveli?
The distance between Tirunelveli and Chennai is 349.1 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Tirunelveli and Chennai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 96 kgs, and a flight 138 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Tirunelveli to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai with just $9 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Chennai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chennai in just 1h 30m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines.
More routes to Tirunelveli and to Chennai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Tirunelveli and to Chennai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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