There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Anthaman by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Kottarakarabus
8h 29m₹1,130–3,813Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kottarakaratrain 16101
13h 31m₹609–3,128Drive 690.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Anthamancar 690.2 km
10h 27m₹7,762–11,212Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
6h 21m₹5,909–10,882Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Theni to Kottarakkarabus
18h 6mFly to Cochin International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Adoorbus
8h 51m₹5,603–10,562Fly 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 Chengannurtrain
10h 25m₹6,013–10,992Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kottarakaratrain
10h 53m₹8,513–20,452
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Anthaman is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Anthaman is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Anthaman. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottarakkara via Theni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Anthaman. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kottarakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Anthaman is 686 km. The road distance is 690.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anthaman without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Chennai to Anthaman, including transfers.
Chennai to Anthaman bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Anthaman train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anthaman is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Anthaman, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Anthaman via Theni, Tamil Nadu, Theni, and Kottarakkara in around 18h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
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
- 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 Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Theni to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Chengannur to Adoor
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30–110
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Anthaman bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Anthaman train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Anthaman is 690 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Chennai to Anthaman.
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