There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Karakonam by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 11m₹6,413–11,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Parassalatrain 20635
12h 41m₹659–3,256Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilaibus
14h 37m₹1,178–3,656Drive 721.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karakonamcar 721.8 km
10h 51m₹8,114–11,720Bus via Kesavadasapuram
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
16h 12m₹2,871–5,491
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
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 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Karakonam is 665 km. The road distance is 721.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karakonam without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 11m 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 fly which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 41m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karakonam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 722 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Chennai to Karakonam.
There are 704+ hotels available in Karakonam.