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How to get fromChennai to Chalakudyby plane, bus, train, night bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Aluva to Chalakkudybus bus
    5h 10m
    ₹5,703–10,832

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chalakuditrain train 12511 / ...
    10h 17m
    ₹340–2,700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus bus
    10h 21m

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Koyembedu to Chalakudinightbus night bus
    14h 54m
    ₹658–2,227

  5. 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 Coimbatore to Chalakudybus bus
    4h 40m
    ₹6,003–10,782

  6. Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the bus from Kottakkal to Chalakudybus bus
    6h 33m
    ₹6,393–11,432

  7. Drive 612.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Chalakudycar car 612.7 km
    8h 59m
    ₹6,900–9,967

  8. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Chalakudytaxi taxi 612.7 km
    8h 59m
    ₹13,000–17,000

Chennai to Chalakudy by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chalakudy, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chalakudi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chalakudy via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Salem in around 10h 21m.

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