There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Karakonam by subway, plane, train, bus, 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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kaliakkavilaibus Chennai - Kaliakkavilai
13h 28m₹1,001–1,825Drive 721.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karakonamcar 721.3 km
10h 51m₹7,057–10,193Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
13h 47m₹1,567–2,813
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to bus 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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kaliakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
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 train which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chennai to Karakonam, including transfers.
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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 train which takes 12h 33m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kaliakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,400 and the journey takes 13h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- 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
- +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
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
- Website
- Jawan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Jawan Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- 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 8903 881518
- [email protected]
- Website
- YKT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- YKT 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
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Laxma Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Laxma Tours & Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kaliakkavilai 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 688+ hotels available in Karakonam.