There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Karukachal by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Changanaseritrain 12623 / ...
12h 40m₹793–3,435Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
14h 42mDrive 656.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karukachalcar 656.1 km
10h 1m₹7,397–10,684Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Changanaseritrain
7h 49m₹5,713–10,512Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus
17h 58mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
8h 36m₹6,213–11,112Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Changanaseritrain
7h 34m₹6,184–12,272Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
12h 22m₹8,733–21,002
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karukachal is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karukachal is to fly and train which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karukachal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karukachal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Changanaseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Karukachal is 786 km. The road distance is 656.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karukachal without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Chennai to Karukachal, including transfers.
Chennai to Karukachal bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karukachal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karukachal is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karukachal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Changanaseri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 29m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Aluva to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Karukachal bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Karukachal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Changanaseri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karukachal is 656 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Chennai to Karukachal.
There are 241+ hotels available in Karukachal.