There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Bekal by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Bajpe Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Bekal Forttrain
5h 46m₹6,490–12,448Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Nileshwartrain 06127
15h 25m₹514–3,940Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nileshwartrain 12685 / ...
14h 25m₹517–3,955Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Mangalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Kasargodebus
17h 6mDrive 675 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bekalcar 675 km
9h 35m₹7,566–10,928Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain
6h 16m₹8,060–14,238Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Bekal Forttrain
8h 12m₹6,940–11,788Bus via Hebbagodi
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bommasandrabus
- Take the bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Nileshwarbus
20h 16m₹1,362–3,092
Chennai to Bekal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Bekal is to train via Perambur which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Bekal is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kasargode via Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bekal Fort via Nileshwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Bekal is 660 km. The road distance is 675 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bekal without a car is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Chennai to Bekal, including transfers.
Chennai to Bekal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bekal is to train which takes 14h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Bekal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Nileshwar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Bekal via Mangalore and Kasargode in around 17h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Kannur to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kozhikkode to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Perambur to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Kasargode
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bommasandra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–950
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Adult
- ₹750–950
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Bekal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Mangaluru station.
Chennai to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nileshwar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Bekal is 675 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Chennai to Bekal.
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