There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Poovar by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 5m₹6,730–13,938Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 11m₹754–3,391Train via Parassala
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Parassalatrain 20635
12h 39m₹779–3,396Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilaibus
14h 40m₹1,298–3,796Drive 732.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poovarcar 732.4 km
10h 58m₹8,357–12,072Bus via FlixBus Kovalam (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
17h 33m₹1,418–4,117
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poovar is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poovar is to subway and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poovar. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Kalikkavilai via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Poovar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Poovar is 654 km. The road distance is 732.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poovar without a car is to train via Parassala which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chennai to Poovar, including transfers.
Chennai to Poovar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Poovar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poovar is to train via Parassala which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poovar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Poovar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kalikkavilai station.
Chennai to Poovar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Poovar is 732 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Chennai to Poovar.
There are 826+ hotels available in Poovar.