There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kodungallūr by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 10m₹6,563–10,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Irinjalakudatrain 12511 / ...
10h 37m₹766–3,104Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
10h 48mDrive 624 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kodungallūrcar 624 km
9h 16m₹7,039–10,167Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kodungallūrtaxi 624 km
9h 16m₹13,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
14h 37m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kodungallūr is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kodungallūr is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kodungallūr. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chalakudy via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kodungallūr. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Irinjalakuda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Kodungallūr is 567 km. The road distance is 624 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kodungallūr without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Chennai to Kodungallūr, including transfers.
Chennai to Kodungallūr bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kodungallūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kodungallūr is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 37m, you could also bus via Salem, which costs and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kodungallūr, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Irinjalakuda twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Irinjalakuda
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kodungallūr bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kodungallūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Irinjalakuda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kodungallūr is 624 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Chennai to Kodungallūr.
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