There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Mannadi by plane, bus, train, car, or subway
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Fly to Trivandrum, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Chakka Bypass to Chathannoorbus
5h 37m₹7,090–15,788Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Sasthankottatrain 06119
14h 15m₹761–3,509Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
15h 16m₹1,252–3,296Drive 687.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mannadicar 687.1 km
10h 26m₹7,799–11,264Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kottarakaratrain
10h 6m₹8,090–18,528Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport, train, bus
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- 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 57m₹5,470–11,168Bus via Palani
- 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 15m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mannadi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mannadi is to fly and bus which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mannadi. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Kottarakara via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Mannadi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Sasthankotta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Mannadi is 712 km. The road distance is 687.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mannadi without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chennai to Mannadi, including transfers.
Chennai to Mannadi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Mannadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mannadi is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mannadi, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Sasthankotta once a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 58m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Sasthankotta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chakka Bypass to Chathannoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Mannadi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Chennai to Mannadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sasthankotta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mannadi is 687 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Chennai to Mannadi.
There are 110+ hotels available in Mannadi.