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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kayamkulam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kayamkulamtaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    ₹7,830–12,938

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kayankulamtrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 18m
    ₹400–3,100

  3. Bus via Thiruvananthapuram

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapurambus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus bus
    14h 23m
    ₹791–4,933

  4. Drive  695.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kayamkulamcar car 695.8 km
    10h 36m
    ₹7,747–11,190

  5. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus bus
    5h 53m
    ₹6,543–15,203

  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 Coimbatore Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    9h 34m
    ₹5,590–14,158

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vadalapani to Alappuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kayamkulambus bus
    19h 24m
    ₹1,165–3,491

Chennai to Kayamkulam by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Kayamkulam via Thiruvananthapuram, Kesavadasapuram, and Kaniyapuram in around 14h 23m.

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