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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thekkady by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 Thekkadytaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    ₹8,330–13,538

  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. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kumilybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 38m

  4. Drive  565.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Thekkadycar car 565.8 km
    8h 35m
    ₹5,536–7,996

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Dindigul

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Dindigulbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 49m

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Vignesh TAT operates a bus from Chennai to Kumily every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 34m. Five other operators also service this route.

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