There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kumarakom by subway, plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport, line 12075 train, taxi
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- 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 52m₹6,295–10,808Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kottayamtrain 06117
13h 45m₹801–3,362Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 25m₹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₹7,700–11,123Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Cherthalabus
6h 39m₹6,520–15,198Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
7h 39m₹6,631–14,958Fly 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 Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 47m₹7,280–13,538Fly 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
11h 37m₹9,550–21,038Bus 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumarakom is to train via Perambur which costs ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumarakom is to fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
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 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Kumarakom is 615 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 25m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 25m 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 12m. 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
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 805+ hotels available in Kumarakom.




