There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Karakonam 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 Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 14m₹6,830–14,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Parassalatrain 20635
12h 33m₹659–3,256Bus via Payaigada
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilaibus
14h 37m₹1,178–3,656Drive 721.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karakonamcar 721.3 km
10h 51m₹8,156–11,781Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Marthandambus Chennai - Marthandam
15h 24m₹1,118–2,015
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 ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to subway and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Kalikkavilai via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
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 14m to get from Chennai to Karakonam, including transfers.
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu 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 via Payaigada, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 37m.
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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kalikkavilai 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 723+ hotels available in Karakonam.