There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Vakkom by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly to Trivandrum, line 06424 train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadakavurtrain
5h 59m₹5,744–11,442Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kadakavurtrain 16127
15h 8m₹410–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
15h 28m₹1,599–2,921Drive 711.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vakkomcar 711.4 km
10h 47m₹7,998–11,552Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kadakavurtrain
9h 40m₹8,193–19,372Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, train, line 06423 train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kadakavurtrain
9h 6m₹5,478–11,242Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
16h 25m
Chennai to Vakkom by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vakkom is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vakkom is to fly and line 06424 train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vakkom. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Attingal via Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kadakavur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Vakkom is 669 km. The road distance is 711.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vakkom without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chennai to Vakkom, including transfers.
Chennai to Vakkom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vakkom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vakkom is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,000 and takes 15h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vakkom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kadakavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 8m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadakavur
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kadakavur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kadakavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Kadakavur
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Aluva to Ernakulam South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vakkom bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Chennai to Vakkom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadakavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vakkom is 711 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Chennai to Vakkom.
There are 634+ hotels available in Vakkom.