There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kumarakom by plane, subway, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, line 12075 train, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kumarakomtaxi
6h 37m₹5,878–10,642Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kottayamtrain 12508
14h 3m₹804–3,390Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 20m₹806–3,405Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
14h 36mDrive 678 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumarakomcar 678 km
10h 19m₹7,623–11,010Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
8h 32m₹6,133–10,962Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
8h 20m₹6,214–12,292Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Cherthalatrain
9h 32m₹6,893–13,672Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Alappuzhatrain
12h 18m₹9,133–20,872Bus 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 Kottayambus
16h 28m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumarakom is to train via Perambur which costs ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumarakom is to fly and subway and line 12075 train and taxi which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Chennai and Kumarakom is 620 km. The road distance is 678 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumarakom without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Chennai to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Chennai to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumarakom is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumarakom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 7m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Aluva to Ernakulam South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Parpanangadi to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Perambur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- ₹550–700
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumarakom is 678 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Chennai to Kumarakom.
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