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How to get fromChennai to Lakshadweepby train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Lakshadweep by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Kochi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Towntrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry ferry
    30h 5m
    ₹18,774–41,240

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain train 12685 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry ferry MV Minicoy
    34h 28m
    ₹5,436–13,272

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry ferry
    22h 30m
    ₹11,483–23,322

  4. Bus, ferry via Kochi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
    2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry ferry
    31h 50m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry ferry
    34h 36m
    ₹5,932–12,742

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,134 km
  • Duration: 30h 5m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Lakshadweep, India?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Lakshadweep. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Town, take the taxi to Willingdon Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Kavaratti Lakshadweep. Alternatively, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Mangalore - Bunder port, then take the ferry to Kavaratti.

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