There are 9 ways to get from Kannur to Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Kannur International Airport
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CNN - MAA
2h 52m₹8,523–15,978Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Peramburtrain 12602 / ...
13h 10m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kannur
16h 30mDrive 638 km
- Drive from Kannur to Chennaicar 638 km
9h 1m₹7,172–10,360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Chennaitaxi 638 km
9h 1m₹14,000–17,000Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kannur to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
5h 26m₹6,359–12,788Train to Bajpe Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kannur to Mangalore Jntrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
6h 24m₹6,646–13,549Bus to Mysore, fly
- Take the bus from Kannur to Mysorebus
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MYQ - MAA
7h 15m₹6,041–22,915Bus via Mysuru
- Take the bus from Kannur KSRTC Bus Stand to Mysore KSRTC Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Mysore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Mysore - Chennai
19h 40m₹715–2,009
Kannur to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Chennai is to bus via Mysuru which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kannur and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kannur and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Kannur and Chennai is 561 km. The road distance is 638 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kannur to Chennai, including transfers.
Kannur to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 10m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 16h 30m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kannur to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Kannur to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kannur to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Kannur to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kannur to Mysore
- 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
Bus from Mysore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kannur KSRTC Bus Stand to Mysore KSRTC Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kannur to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kannur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Chennai is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Kannur to Chennai.
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