There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Karakonam by subway, plane, bus, train, 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 29m₹6,830–14,038Train
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
11h 37m₹1,649–4,991Drive 721.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karakonamcar 721.3 km
10h 51m₹8,073–11,661Bus via Koyembedu
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilaibus
14h 34m₹1,178–3,656
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karakonam is to subway and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
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 11h 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 bus which takes 11h 37m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chennai to Karakonam, including transfers.
Chennai to Karakonam bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, 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 11h 37m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karakonam, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–4,700 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Five 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 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- 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 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nagercoil Kaliyakkavilai Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- 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 Punchiry Tours and Holidays, 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 666+ hotels available in Karakonam.