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How to get fromChennai to Chengannūrby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus via Ezhukone

    best
    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus bus
    10h 14m
    ₹1,008–3,056

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 50m
    ₹390–3,000

  3. Drive 672 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Chengannūrcar car 672 km
    10h 14m
    ₹7,587–10,959

  4. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain train
    7h 24m
    ₹5,813–10,632

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
    15h 44m

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain train
    7h 22m
    ₹5,784–11,692

  7. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannurtrain train
    8h 58m
    ₹5,723–10,562

  8. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    11h 43m
    ₹8,323–20,472

Chennai to Chengannūr by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Payaigada to Chengannur via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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