There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Ambalapuzha by plane, bus, train, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzhabus
5h 53m₹6,590–15,168Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Ambala Puzhatrain 22642
13h 1m₹380–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzhabus
16h 4mDrive 695.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ambalapuzhacar 695.2 km
10h 36m₹7,841–11,326Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Ambala Puzhatrain
7h 5m₹5,265–10,758Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Ambala Puzhatrain
8h 56m₹5,620–14,108Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ambala Puzhatrain
10h 44m₹8,650–18,838Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Ambalapuzhabus
18h 20m
Chennai to Ambalapuzha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ambalapuzha is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ambalapuzha is to fly and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ambalapuzha. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ambalapuzha via Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Ambala Puzha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Chennai and Ambalapuzha is 764 km. The road distance is 695.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ambalapuzha without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Chennai to Ambalapuzha, including transfers.
Chennai to Ambalapuzha bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ambalapuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ambalapuzha is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ambalapuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Ambala Puzha twice a week. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ambalapuzha via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Kesavadasapuram in around 16h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Ambala Puzha
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Ambala Puzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Ambala Puzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Ambala Puzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ambalapuzha bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Chennai to Ambalapuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambala Puzha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ambalapuzha is 695 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Chennai to Ambalapuzha.
There are 681+ hotels available in Ambalapuzha.








