There are 6 ways to get from Kadakkal to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
2h 44m₹6,739–11,735Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Trivandrumbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
17h 58m₹732–3,812Train
- Take the train from Tenmalai to Chennai Egmoretrain 16102
13h 44m₹1,176–3,764Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14h 58mDrive 678 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Chennaicar 678 km
10h 31m₹7,644–11,041Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
17h 23m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Chennai is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,900 and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Chennai is 681 km. The road distance is 678 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Kadakkal to Chennai, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Jjj Transport, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kadakkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Chennai is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, Jjj Transport operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 13h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenmalai to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chadayamangalam to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kilimanoor to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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More Questions & Answers
Kadakkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Jjj Transport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kadakkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Chennai is 678 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Kadakkal to Chennai.
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