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How to get fromChengannūr to Chennaiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengannūr to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chengannūr to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3h 45m
    ₹8,265–12,773

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    14h 2m
    ₹390–3,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    16h 33m
    ₹1,242–2,614

  4. Drive  674.5 km

    1. Drive from Chengannūr to Chennaicar car 674.5 km
    10h 7m
    ₹6,556–9,470

  5. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    7h 41m
    ₹7,482–15,706

  6. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chengannur to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    17h 44m
    ₹1,084–2,233

Chengannūr to Chennai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chengannūr, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 2m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Chennai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 14h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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