There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Elamkulam by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 18m₹5,930–10,638Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 22639 / ...
11h 45m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
11h 59m₹600–4,500Drive 657.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Elamkulamcar 657.9 km
9h 40m₹7,365–10,637Bus via Vadalapani
- Take the bus from Vadalapani to Cochinbus
17h 10m₹1,110–3,361
Chennai to Elamkulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Elamkulam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Elamkulam is to subway and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Ernakulam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Chennai and Elamkulam is 560 km. The road distance is 657.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elamkulam without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chennai to Elamkulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Elamkulam bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Elamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Elamkulam is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,500 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Elamkulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ernakulam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 59m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadalapani to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Elamkulam bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Chennai to Elamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Elamkulam is 658 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Chennai to Elamkulam.
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