Chettinad Travel - Nearest Airport, Station and driving distances

How to reach

Road

A 9-hr drive from Chennai. Approx 11 hrs (485 km) from Bangalore take NH7 to Karur, then turn left turn on NH67 to Trichy, move south on NH210 to Karaikudi. Taxi from Chennai costs approx Rs 2,800 and from Bangalore Rs 3,500. Luxury coaches (Rs 320) ply on this route at night. Try KPN Travels (Tel: 044-28192614) or Praveen Travels (Tel: 28193538).

Bus Stand

Kalayarkovil is a centre place in Sivaganga district. Buses from Madurai to Thondi, Paramakudi to Karaikudi and Tiruchi go to Kalayarkovil. But there is no bus stand there at all.The shelter at this stand has been demolished. Passengers are facing hardship during rainy season.The government has allotted funds for the constructions of the bus stand.

Rail

Karaikudi Jn, connected to Chennai (Tambaram Jn). Or catch an overnight train to Trichy or Madurai. Then, take a passenger train (3 hrs) to Karaikudi, or bus it in 2 hrs (Rs 50 approx).

Railway Stations

Karaikudi Railway Station Take a tour to Chettinad and look back in time amidst the temples, mansions and historical monuments of Tamil Nadu.

Air

Nearest airport: Madurai (80 km/ 2 hrs), connected to Chennai, Bangalore, Trichy Coimbatore and Mumbai. Taxis to Karaikudi charge Rs 1,000 approx .

Distances

446 km South West from Chennai

From Chennai

East Coast Road to Pondy

NH45A to Sirkazhi via Cuddalore and Chidambaram

SH to Pudukottai via Kumbakonam and Thanjavur

NH210 to Chettinad/ Karaikudi via Thirumayam.