There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 6m₹6,413–10,322Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Idappallitrain 22639
11h 28m₹672–3,103Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 56mDrive 651.3 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanadcar 651.3 km
9h 29m₹7,354–10,622Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 23m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Idappalli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Kakkanad is 560 km. The road distance is 651.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Kakkanad, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Idappalli once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Idappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Website
- Diamond Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Diamond Tours and Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Idappalli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad is 651 km. It takes approximately 9h 29m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Kakkanad.
There are 1249+ hotels available in Kakkanad.