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How to get fromChennai to Kayamkulamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kayamkulam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulamtrain train
    6h 15m
    ₹5,774–11,692

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kayankulamtrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 15m
    ₹400–3,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus bus
    15h 48m
    ₹1,409–2,761

  4. Drive 695.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kayamkulamcar car 695.8 km
    10h 36m
    ₹7,827–11,305

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulamtrain train
    7h 21m
    ₹5,323–10,132

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    9h 17m
    ₹5,723–10,562

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    10h 57m
    ₹8,213–19,572

  8. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    10h 27m
    ₹6,463–13,972

  9. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Kayamkulambus bus
    19h 15m

Chennai to Kayamkulam by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kayamkulam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kayankulam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kayamkulam via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Kaniyapuram in around 15h 48m.

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