There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Vallarpadam by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 14m₹6,063–10,072Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Ernakulam Towntrain 12508
12h 49m₹642–3,064Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
10h 59m₹644–3,080Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 46mDrive 656 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vallarpadamcar 656 km
9h 47m₹7,396–10,683Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem to Ernakulambus
- Take the ferry from High Court to Vypinferry
15h 3m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vallarpadam is to train via Perambur which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vallarpadam is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ernakulam Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Chennai and Vallarpadam is 568 km. The road distance is 656 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vallarpadam without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chennai to Vallarpadam, including transfers.
Chennai to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vallarpadam is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 59m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vallarpadam, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Town 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Chennai Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Perambur to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹700–1,200
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Ferry from High Court to Vypin
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vallarpadam is 656 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Chennai to Vallarpadam.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Vallarpadam.