There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ānakulam by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Ānakulamtaxi
3h 33m₹6,913–11,972Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalaitrain 16101
12h 16m₹963–3,484Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalurbus
9h 9m₹1,462–3,546Drive 672.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ānakulamcar 672.1 km
10h 12m₹7,588–10,960Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmalabus
15h 12m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ānakulam is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ānakulam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ānakulam. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Punalur via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ānakulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenmalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Chennai and Ānakulam is 694 km. The road distance is 672.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ānakulam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chennai to Ānakulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Ānakulam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Ānakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ānakulam is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ānakulam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- 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)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ānakulam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Chennai to Ānakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ānakulam is 672 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Chennai to Ānakulam.
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