There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vadayar 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, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Vadayartaxi
3h 35m₹6,930–10,838Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22649 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vaikomtrain 12626
13h 51m₹740–4,054Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 48m₹818–4,077Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 9mDrive 658.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vadayarcar 658.2 km
10h 14m₹7,473–10,795Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Muttuchirabus
15h 3m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vadayar is to train via Salem which costs ₹700 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vadayar is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vadayar. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vadayar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Piravam Road via Tripunitura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Chennai and Vadayar is 588 km. The road distance is 658.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vadayar without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chennai to Vadayar, including transfers.
Chennai to Vadayar bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vadayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vadayar is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vadayar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vadayar bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Vadayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vadayar is 658 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Chennai to Vadayar.
There are 328+ hotels available in Vadayar.