What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island is to train and ferry which costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 34h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island is to fly and ferry which takes 22h 20m and costs ₹24,000 - ₹49,000.

How far is it from Chennai to Kavaratti Island?

The distance between Chennai and Kavaratti Island is 1134 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Kavaratti Island without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island without a car is to train and ferry via Kochi which takes 30h 5m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹42,000.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island?

It takes approximately 30h 5m to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kavaratti Island?

There are two+ hotels available in Kavaratti Island.

Chennai to Kavaratti Island - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kavaratti Island by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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Train, ferry via Kochi
best
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
30h 5m
₹18,774–41,240
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry MV Minicoy
34h 28m
₹5,436–13,272
Fly to Bajpe Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry
22h 30m
₹11,483–23,322
Bus, ferry via Kochi
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
31h 50m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
3. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
4. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry
34h 36m
₹5,932–12,742
Fly to Cochin International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
22h 20m
₹24,713–48,172

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,134 km
Duration: 30h 5m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kavaratti Island, India?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Kavaratti Island. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Town, take the taxi to Willingdon Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Kavaratti Lakshadweep. Alternatively, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Mangalore - Bunder port, then take the ferry to Kavaratti.

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