How to get fromCork to Chennaiby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Chennai by plane or train

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Fly from Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane ORK - MAA
23h 50m
₹35,180–121,571
Train to Dublin Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane DUB - MAA
18h 47m
₹24,143–64,292
Train to Shannon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SNN - MAA
21h 1m
₹34,693–133,912

Cork Airport (ORK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

16Weekly Planes

22h 46mAverage Duration

₹34,333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,806.2 km
Duration: 23h 50m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Chennai, India?

Lufthansa, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily.

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Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1866, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation of India and the second oldest in the world after London.

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VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The park offering small rides during the early days of its history became a full-fledged amusement park in 1997. VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 acres provides several fun and adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including attractions such as Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more. VGP 2000 millennium tower, Water cascades, Paneer fort and statueman are some of the main attractions. The park is owned by VGP Group of Companies founded by V. G. Panneerdas and V.G.Ravidas is its managing director.

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Snow Kingdom is India's largest snow theme park. It occupies 14000 sqft in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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