There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Karimkunnam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Karimkunnamtaxi
3h 32m₹6,513–10,572Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kottayamtrain 12508
16h 6m₹854–3,560Train via Ernākulam
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
13h 13m₹1,328–4,667Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the bus from Trichur to Thodupuzhabus
14h 5mDrive 625.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karimkunnamcar 625.5 km
9h 46m₹7,052–10,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Karimkunnamtaxi 625.5 km
9h 46m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Thodupuzhabus
15h 52m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karimkunnam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karimkunnam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karimkunnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thodupuzha via Trichur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karimkunnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Piravam Road via Tripunitura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Chennai and Karimkunnam is 591 km. The road distance is 625.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karimkunnam without a car is to train via Ernākulam which takes 13h 13m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chennai to Karimkunnam, including transfers.
Chennai to Karimkunnam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karimkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karimkunnam is to train via Ernākulam which takes 13h 13m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karimkunnam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Karimkunnam via Trichur and Thodupuzha in around 14h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Perambur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralalines.com
Bus from Trichur to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.keralalines.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,700
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹750–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–17,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Karimkunnam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Chennai to Karimkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karimkunnam is 625 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Chennai to Karimkunnam.
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