How to get from Chennai to Kadakadappai
3 ways, 281 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 5h 58m | ₹2,200–2,750 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 58m | ₹4,200–5,250 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 14m | ₹5,850–8,690 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kadakadappai?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 58m door to door. The straight-line distance is 281 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chennai to Kadakadappai?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₹2,200. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Chennai to Kadakadappai?
- About 1h 3m in the air (MAA → TRZ), about 6h 14m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₹5,850–8,690; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kadakadappai from Chennai by road?
- About 339 km, roughly 5h 58m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹2,200–2,750; tolls and parking are extra.