There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kakkanad by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 1m₹5,913–9,822Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Idappallitrain 22639
11h 21m₹672–3,103Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 47mDrive 652.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kakkanadcar 652.6 km
9h 31m₹7,341–10,603Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 13m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kakkanad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kakkanad is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Idappalli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Chennai and Kakkanad is 560 km. The road distance is 652.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kakkanad without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Chennai to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Chennai to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kakkanad is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kakkanad, 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Idappalli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kakkanad is 653 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Chennai to Kakkanad.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Kakkanad.