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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Anaimalai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Anaimalaitaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    ₹8,130–13,238

  2. Train via Dindigul

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jntrain train 12635 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Roadtrain train 16732
    9h 28m
    ₹615–3,456

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pollachibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    11h 15m

  4. Drive  515.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Anaimalaicar car 515.3 km
    7h 50m
    ₹4,994–7,214

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Anaimalaitaxi taxi 515.3 km
    7h 50m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus bus
    5h 41m
    ₹5,600–10,798

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Pollachi Jntrain train 22651
    10h 20m
    ₹714–2,978

  8. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Pollachibus bus Chennai - Pollachi
    11h 43m
    ₹894–1,785

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India?

You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Anaimalai via Dindigul Jn and Anaimalai Road in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Pollachi every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h. Seven other operators also service this route.

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