There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Cherai Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 6m₹6,463–9,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Idappallitrain 22639
11h 33m₹962–3,473Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 5mDrive 636.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cherai Beachcar 636.6 km
9h 28m₹7,170–10,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Cherai Beachtaxi 636.6 km
9h 28m₹14,000–17,000Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
12h 11m₹1,060–4,294Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Erode to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Paravoor Northbus
14h 41m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Cherai Beach is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Idappalli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Cherai Beach is 562 km. The road distance is 636.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cherai Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chennai to Cherai Beach, including transfers.
Chennai to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Cherai Beach, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Idappalli once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Idappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thrissur to Paravoor North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Idappalli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Cherai Beach is 637 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Chennai to Cherai Beach.
There are 1252+ hotels available in Cherai Beach.