There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Thimiri by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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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 11m₹8,230–17,638Train 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_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Rajarajeshwari Hospital to Alakodebus
15h 44m₹1,555–6,865Drive 638 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thimiricar 638 km
9h 3m₹7,142–10,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thimiritaxi 638 km
9h 3m₹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
6h 24m₹7,960–13,748Fly 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 23m₹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 ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
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 44m.
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 Hans Travels, 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 - ₹7,000 and takes 15h 44m.
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 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
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
- ₹4,400–15,000
- 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
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98990 56542
- [email protected]
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- RS Yadav Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Kashmir Maxx
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kashmir Maxx
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Gogte WorldBus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Gogte WorldBus
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Website
- Vishwa Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Vishwa Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,400
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- KMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KMS Travels
- 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
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thimiri bus services, operated by Hans Travels, 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.
There are 66+ hotels available in Thimiri.





































