Rome2Rio

How to get fromChennai to Western Ghatsby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Western Ghats

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Western Ghats by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Western Ghatstaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    ₹7,830–12,938

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Munnarbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 41m
    ₹1,012–2,357

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Bodinayakkanurtrain train 20601
    2. Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Western Ghatstaxi taxi
    12h 25m
    ₹1,846–4,406

  4. Drive  561.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Western Ghatscar car 561.5 km
    9h 4m
    ₹6,271–9,058

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Western Ghatstaxi taxi 561.5 km
    9h 4m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to Western Ghatstaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    ₹7,400–15,008

  7. Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5536
    16h 2m
    ₹1,288–3,477

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,286Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chennai to Western Ghats.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Western Ghats, India?

Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Munnar every 4 hours, and the journey takes 12h 15m. Five other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.