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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Chengannūr 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 Chengannūrtaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    ₹8,230–12,738

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 54m
    ₹390–3,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    14h 51m
    ₹1,273–2,559

  4. Drive  672 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Chengannūrcar car 672 km
    10h 14m
    ₹6,532–9,435

  5. 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 38m
    ₹6,201–13,358

  6. 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 Coimbatore Jn to Chengannurtrain train
    9h 3m
    ₹5,580–12,158

  7. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Chengannurbus bus
    18h 25m

Chennai to Chengannūr by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 54m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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