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How to get fromChennai to Manimalaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Manimala by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Manimalataxi taxi
    4h 26m
    ₹7,330–12,338

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Changanaseritrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 3m
    ₹893–3,605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kumilybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kumily to Kanjirappallybus bus
    14h 54m
    ₹2,044–3,202

  4. Drive  641.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Manimalacar car 641.7 km
    9h 49m
    ₹7,200–10,399

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Manimalataxi taxi 641.7 km
    9h 49m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Train via Tiruvalla

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Tiruvallatrain train 06117
    14h 38m
    ₹940–3,633

  7. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus bus
    17h 46m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Changanaseri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Manimala via Kumily, Kumily, and Kanjirappally in around 14h 54m.

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