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Chennai to Minicoy

The distance from Chennai to Minicoy is about 1188 km by road, roughly 24 hours (estimated). Indian citizens require an entry permit to visit Minicoy Island. Foreigners are

1188 kmDistance

24 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹13170

Sedan₹15540

SUV₹20350

Innova / MUV₹22770

Tempo Traveller₹26440

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1310

AC Seater₹2140

Non-AC Sleeper₹1900

AC Sleeper₹2730

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3380

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Train

Sleeper₹740

Economy₹1220

Third AC₹1690

Second AC₹2410

First AC₹3360

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Chennai to Minicoy is about 1188 km by road, roughly 24 hours (estimated). Indian citizens require an entry permit to visit Minicoy Island. Foreigners are generally not permitted to visit Minicoy.

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By Car: Chennai to Minicoy

1188 km · ~25h 46m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Minicoy
Minicoy, Lakshadweep
Hotels in Minicoy

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chennai to Minicoy

1188 km · ~26h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chennai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
Search buses Chennai to Minicoy
Change buses at a major city (around km 594)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Minicoy. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Minicoy
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km
~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710
Search buses Chennai to Minicoy
Arrive in Minicoy
Minicoy, Lakshadweep
Hotels in Minicoy

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chennai to Minicoy

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.