There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kumbalam by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 19m₹6,030–10,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
11h 31m₹728–3,197Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 15mDrive 665.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbalamcar 665.3 km
9h 45m₹7,436–10,741Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ernakulambus Chennai - Ernakulam
12h 42m₹1,047–1,915
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam is to subway and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kumbalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kumbalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tripunitura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Kumbalam is 567 km. The road distance is 665.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbalam without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chennai to Kumbalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kumbalam bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Chennai 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 train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumbalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ernakulam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 59m. SLGT Travels also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–850
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kumbalam bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Chennai to Kumbalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura 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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