There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Varam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kannur International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
3h 29m₹8,413–15,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kannurtrain 12685 / ...
12h 25m₹1,037–3,708Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kannurbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kannur
15h 36mDrive 628.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varamcar 628.2 km
8h 52m₹7,062–10,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Varamtaxi 628.2 km
8h 52m₹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 15m₹7,143–13,722Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kannurtrain
6h 35m₹7,283–14,322Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kannurtrain
8h 34m₹6,303–11,192Bus via Mysuru
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mysorebus Chennai - Mysore
- Take the bus from Mysore to Kannurbus Mysore - Kannur
16h 41m₹1,560–3,515
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varam is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varam is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Varam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
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 553 km. The road distance is 628.2 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 29m to get from Chennai to Varam, including transfers.
Chennai to Varam bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 29m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 25m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) 4 times a week. 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
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Mangalore Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
Bus from Mysore to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Varam bus services, operated by Sri Sugam 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 628 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Chennai to Varam.
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