There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Cheriyanad by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Ezhukone
best- Take the bus from Maduravoyal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
11h 22m₹1,196–4,896Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain 12508
15h 38m₹497–3,836Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain 12623 / ...
13h 56m₹499–3,851Drive 678.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cheriyanadcar 678.6 km
10h 20m₹7,651–11,051Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cheriyanadtrain
7h 18m₹5,784–11,692Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
17h 4mFly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Cheriyanadtrain
8h 12m₹5,373–10,117Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannurtrain
10h 4m₹5,823–11,412Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
12h 12m₹8,323–20,472
Chennai to Cheriyanad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Cheriyanad is to train via Perambur which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Cheriyanad is to fly and train which takes 7h 18m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Cheriyanad. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Chengannur via Maduravoyal and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Cheriyanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Cheriyanad via Chengannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Cheriyanad is 744 km. The road distance is 678.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cheriyanad without a car is to bus via Ezhukone which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Chennai to Cheriyanad, including transfers.
Chennai to Cheriyanad bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Maduravoyal station.
Chennai to Cheriyanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cheriyanad is to bus via Ezhukone which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 56m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Cheriyanad, India?
You can take a bus from Vadapalani to Cheriyanad via Maduravoyal, Kottarakara, Kottarakkara, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cheriyanad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Tripunitura to Cheriyanad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Maduravoyal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Cheriyanad bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Chennai to Cheriyanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Cheriyanad is 679 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Chennai to Cheriyanad.
There are 101+ hotels available in Cheriyanad.