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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 to Kumilybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    11h 38m

  2. Bus via Madurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus bus Chennai - Madurai
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus bus
    12h 59m
    ₹855–1,815

  3. Train, taxi

    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

  4. Drive  565.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Thekkadycar car 565.8 km
    8h 35m
    ₹6,382–9,218

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus bus
    8h 30m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,580Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

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

SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kumily every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 34m. Mahadev Travels also services this route twice daily.

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