There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Thimiri by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 2m₹8,813–16,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Payangaditrain 12601
14h₹1,345–4,169Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kannurbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kannur
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Thimiritaxi
16h 20mDrive 638.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thimiricar 638.9 km
9h 9m₹7,183–10,376Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thimiritaxi 638.9 km
9h 9m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Payyanurtrain
7h 4m₹7,543–14,582Fly 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 29m₹7,463–14,222Fly to Mysore, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
- Take the bus from Mysore to Alakodebus
8h 40m₹6,533–22,822Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagar BMTC to Alakodebus
17h 4m₹1,358–3,127
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thimiri is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thimiri is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thimiri. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Alakode via Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand and Shanthinagar BMTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thimiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Payangadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Chennai and Thimiri is 590 km. The road distance is 638.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thimiri without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chennai to Thimiri, including transfers.
Chennai to Thimiri bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand 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 and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thimiri, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Payangadi once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Payaigada to Thimiri via M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand, Shanthinagar BMTC, and Alakode in around 17h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Payangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Mangalore to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mysore to Alakode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 5leeper
- ₹310–450
Bus from Shanthinagar BMTC to Alakode
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thimiri bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Shanthi Nagar station.
Chennai to Thimiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Payangadi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thimiri is 639 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Chennai to Thimiri.
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