There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Karakonam by subway, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 19m₹6,830–13,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Parassalatrain 20635
12h 33m₹659–3,256Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Standbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
12h 7m₹1,567–2,813Drive 721.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karakonamcar 721.3 km
10h 51m₹7,010–10,125Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kaliakkavilaibus Chennai - Kaliakkavilai
13h 28m₹1,001–1,825
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to subway and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Karakonam is 660 km. The road distance is 721.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karakonam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chennai to Karakonam, including transfers.
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to bus which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karakonam, India?
SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand every 4 hours, and the journey takes 12h. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- 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 Egmore to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +91 8903 881518
- [email protected]
- Website
- YKT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- YKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kaliakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,889
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand station.
Chennai to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karakonam is 721 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Chennai to Karakonam.
There are 687+ hotels available in Karakonam.




























