There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kumbalam by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, line 06015 train
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 Kumpbalamtrain
6h 1m₹5,318–9,842Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jntrain 18189 / ...
14h 40m₹459–3,553Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 51mTrain
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 22639 / ...
13h₹465–3,597Drive 665.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbalamcar 665.2 km
9h 45m₹7,479–10,802Fly 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 Aluvabus
7h 3m₹6,198–11,792Bus 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 Ernakulambus
16h 25m
Chennai to Kumbalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam is to train via Perambur which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam is to fly and subway and line 06015 train which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kumbalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kumbalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kumpbalam via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Chennai and Kumbalam is 574 km. The road distance is 665.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Chennai to Kumbalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kumbalam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumbalam, Kerala, India?
Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 12h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- 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
- 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 Kumpbalam
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kumbalam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Kumbalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumbalam is 665 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Chennai to Kumbalam.
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