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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Vaikom by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the subway from Aluva to Tripunithurasubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Thrippunithura to Vaikombus bus
    6h 39m
    ₹5,262–9,117

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 44m
    ₹397–2,867

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
    16h 41m

  4. Drive 665.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Vaikomcar car 665.8 km
    10h 20m
    ₹7,487–10,814

  5. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus bus
    7h 19m
    ₹7,583–13,952

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, subway

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    3. Take the subway from Aluva to Tripunithurasubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Thrippunithura to Vaikombus bus
    7h 41m
    ₹6,142–11,067

  7. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Ernakulambus bus
    17h 5m

Chennai to Vaikom by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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 14m. 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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