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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
    10h 51m

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661
    2. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi taxi
    11h 54m
    ₹3,324–6,144

  3. Drive  565.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Thekkadycar car 565.8 km
    8h 35m
    ₹6,459–9,329

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Thekkadytaxi taxi 565.8 km
    8h 35m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus bus
    7h 45m
    ₹5,810–10,538

  6. Bus via Dindigul

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus bus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
    12h 46m

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Theni to Kumilybus bus
    9h 24m

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Kerala 3 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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