There are 10 ways to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
8h 25m₹1,711–3,830Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain 12623 / ...
15h 6m₹1,276–4,817Drive 645.8 km
- Drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūrcar 645.8 km
9h 50m₹7,286–10,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūrtaxi 645.8 km
9h 50m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
6h 22m₹6,571–10,789Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344
16h 3m₹1,286–4,917Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Theni - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536 / ...
- Take the bus from Theni to Chengannurbus
16h 36m₹1,681–3,776Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
6h 21m₹7,042–12,349Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannurtrain
7h 56m₹6,481–10,719Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
10h 42m₹9,081–20,629
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,900 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Urappakkam and arriving at Chengannur via Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chengannur via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Kolathur, Chennai and Chengannūr is 715 km. The road distance is 645.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr, including transfers.
Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Urappakkam station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,900 and takes 15h 6m.
What companies run services between Kolathur, Chennai, India and Chengannūr, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannur via Urappakkam, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Theni to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur to FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr is 646 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Chengannūr.
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