What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vaikom?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vaikom is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Vaikom?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vaikom is to subway and fly and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Vaikom?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vaikom via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Vaikom?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tripunitura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Chennai to Vaikom?

The distance between Chennai and Vaikom is 594 km. The road distance is 665.8 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Vaikom without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Vaikom?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Chennai to Vaikom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Vaikom bus from?

Chennai to Vaikom bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Vaikom train from?

Chennai to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Vaikom?

The best way to get from Chennai to Vaikom is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Chennai to Vaikom bus arrive?

Chennai to Vaikom bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.

Where does the Chennai to Vaikom train arrive?

Chennai to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Vaikom?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vaikom is 666 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Chennai to Vaikom.

Where can I stay near Vaikom?

There are 402+ hotels available in Vaikom.

Chennai to Vaikom - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vaikom by subway, plane, bus, train, or car

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Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3. Take the subway from Aluva to Tripunithurasubway
4. Take the bus from Thrippunithura to Vaikombus
6h 43m
₹5,679–8,783
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 49m
₹397–2,867
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
16h 41m
Drive 665.8 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Vaikomcar 665.8 km
10h 20m
₹7,535–10,884
Subway, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
4. Take the subway from Aluva to Tripunithurasubway
5. Take the bus from Thrippunithura to Vaikombus
7h 48m
₹6,559–10,233
Bus via Salem
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Salem to Ernakulambus
17h 5m

Chennai to Vaikom by train and bus

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12h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 593.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vaikom, 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 Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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