There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kumbanad by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kumbanadtaxi
4h 40m₹7,630–12,638Train via FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain 06117
16h 19m₹454–3,588Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain 12623 / ...
13h 6m₹609–3,261Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
15h 35m₹801–2,259Drive 662.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbanadcar 662.7 km
10h 9m₹7,408–10,700Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
8h 1m₹6,411–14,618Bus via Dharmapuri
- Take the bus from Chennai to Dharmapuri Hogenakkal Rdbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Dharmapuri - Bypass to FlixBus Kumbanadbus FlixBus IN4450
18h 30m
Chennai to Kumbanad by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumbanad is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumbanad is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kumbanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Kumbanad via FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kumbanad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chengannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Kumbanad is 646 km. The road distance is 662.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbanad without a car is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chennai to Kumbanad, including transfers.
Chennai to Kumbanad bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kumbanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbanad is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumbanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 54m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 13h 30m. Five other operators also service this route.
- 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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chennai to Dharmapuri Hogenakkal Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Dharmapuri - Bypass to FlixBus Kumbanad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,100
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 Kumbanad bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Kottayam Baker Junction station.
Chennai to Kumbanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumbanad is 663 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Chennai to Kumbanad.
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