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How to get fromChennai to Kerala backwatersby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kerala backwaters by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Walk from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    3h 18m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Walk from Tripunitura to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    11h 25m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
    2. Walk from Ernakulam, Kerala to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    12h 52m

  4. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    3. Walk from Pettah to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    6h 17m

  5. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train, travel

    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 Ernakulam Towntrain train
    4. Walk from Ernakulam Town to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    8h 36m

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, train, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Kochuveli to Tripunituratrain train
    3. Walk from Tripunitura to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    8h 53m

  7. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthalatrain train
    3. Walk from Cherthala to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    12h 34m

  8. Bus, travel via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus bus
    3. Walk from Ernakulam, Kerala to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    13h 19m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kerala backwaters, Kerala, India?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Kerala backwaters. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Kerala backwaters via Tripunitura in around 11h 25m.

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