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

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, 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 Rannitaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    ₹7,630–12,638

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Rannybus bus
    16h 35m
    ₹627–2,888

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 21m
    ₹889–3,601

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Angamalybus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Rannybus bus
    15h 46m
    ₹1,035–2,837

  5. Drive  645.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Rannicar car 645.3 km
    9h 49m
    ₹7,240–10,457

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Peroorkada to Rannybus bus
    7h 35m
    ₹6,600–13,778

  7. Bus via Krishnagiri

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Krishnagiribus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Rannybus bus
    16h 27m
    ₹1,432–4,818

Chennai to Ranni by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ranni, Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Ranny via Angamaly in around 15h 46m.

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