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How to get fromChennai to Idukki Damby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Idukki Dam by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Cheruthonibus bus
    6h 9m
    ₹6,313–10,282

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Bodinayakkanurtrain train 20601
    2. Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Idukki Damtaxi taxi
    12h 32m
    ₹1,846–4,506

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Munnar, Kerala
    2. Take the taxi from Munnar, Kerala to Idukki Damtaxi taxi
    13h 2m

  4. Drive 576.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Idukki Damcar car 576.2 km
    9h 1m
    ₹6,506–9,397

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Idukki Damtaxi taxi 576.2 km
    9h 1m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Idukki Damtaxi taxi
    8h

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Adimalibus bus
    15h 30m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Idukki Dam, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Idukki Dam via Palani and Adimali in around 15h 30m.

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