There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Mannadi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Kottarakarabus
8h 33m₹1,230–3,923Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kottarakaratrain 16101
13h 37m₹659–3,188Drive 687.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mannadicar 687.1 km
10h 26m₹7,724–11,157Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
6h 25m₹6,009–11,002Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Adoorbus
19h 15mFly to Cochin International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Adoorbus
8h 50m₹5,553–10,502Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannurtrain
10h 24m₹5,963–10,932Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kottarakaratrain
11h₹8,563–20,512
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mannadi is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mannadi is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mannadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Adoor via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Mannadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kottarakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Mannadi is 692 km. The road distance is 687.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mannadi without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Chennai to Mannadi, including transfers.
Chennai to Mannadi bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Mannadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mannadi is to train which takes 13h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mannadi, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mannadi via Palani and Adoor in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,500
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palani to Adoor
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Chengannur to Adoor
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30–110
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Mannadi bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Mannadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mannadi is 687 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Chennai to Mannadi.
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