There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Thimiri by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Thimiritaxi
4h 11m₹7,730–16,638Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Payyanurtrain 06127
14h 26m₹1,347–4,185Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Payyanurtrain 12601 / ...
14h 15m₹1,349–4,201Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Rajarajeshwari Hospital to Alakodebus
15h 19m₹1,555–4,654Drive 638 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thimiricar 638 km
9h 3m₹6,188–8,938Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Payyanurtrain
6h 24m₹7,460–12,748Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Payyanurtrain
7h 33m₹7,880–12,888Fly to Mysore, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
- Take the bus from Mysore to Alakodebus
8h 34m₹8,450–20,988Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mysorebus Chennai - Mysore
- Take the bus from Mysore to Alakodebus
17h 6m₹1,449–2,665
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thimiri is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700 and takes 17h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thimiri is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thimiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Alakode via KR Market and Rajarajeshwari Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thimiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Payyanur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Thimiri is 585 km. The road distance is 638 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thimiri without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chennai to Thimiri, including transfers.
Chennai to Thimiri bus services, operated by SVG Grand Connect, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Thimiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thimiri is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,700 and takes 15h 19m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thimiri, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Payyanur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Thimiri via Bengaluru, KR Market, Rajarajeshwari nagara Gate, Rajarajeshwari Hospital, and Alakode in around 15h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Mangalore to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kozhikkode to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Website
- SVG Grand Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SVG Grand Connect
- Website
- Easyride Smart Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Easyride Smart Bus
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- +91 94038 91928
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Saaral Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Saaral Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajarajeshwari Hospital to Alakode
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–650
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mysore to Alakode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- 5leeper
- ₹310–450
Bus from Mysore to Alakode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- 5leeper
- ₹310–450
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thimiri bus services, operated by SVG Grand Connect, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Chennai to Thimiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Payyanur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thimiri is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Chennai to Thimiri.
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