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How to get fromChennai to Vaikomby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vaikom by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    ₹6,430–11,338

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 49m
    ₹397–2,867

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Angamalybus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    14h 31m
    ₹698–4,606

  4. Drive  665.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Vaikomcar car 665.7 km
    10h 20m
    ₹7,442–10,750

  5. Bus via Āndippatti

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Andipattibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Andipatti to Vaikombus bus
    17h 27m
    ₹827–2,023

Chennai to Vaikom by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Angamaly every 3 hours, and the journey takes 11h 20m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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