There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Varam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kannur International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
3h 32m₹7,330–17,038Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kannurtrain 06127
13h 25m₹1,035–3,692Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kannurtrain 12685 / ...
12h 25m₹1,037–3,708Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kannurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
14h 51m₹1,232–2,794Drive 627.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varamcar 627.2 km
8h 46m₹7,021–10,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Varamtaxi 627.2 km
8h 46m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Kannurtrain
5h 55m₹7,560–12,388Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kannurtrain
7h₹7,170–13,448
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varam is to train via Perambur which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varam is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Varam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Varam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Varam is 548 km. The road distance is 627.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varam without a car is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chennai to Varam, including transfers.
Chennai to Varam bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Varam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varam is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 25m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 51m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kannur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Kozhikkode to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Mangalore to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Perambur to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Varam bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Kannur station.
Chennai to Varam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varam is 627 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Chennai to Varam.
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