There are 10 ways to get from Kumarakom to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
6h 18m₹6,137–10,695Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
13h 26m₹798–3,395Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14h 15mDrive 681.6 km
- Drive from Kumarakom to Chennaicar 681.6 km
10h 10m₹7,726–11,160Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
8h 52m₹5,987–14,545Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kumarakom to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
6h 9m₹10,594–15,117Bus to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
7h 11m₹8,307–16,897Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
11h 22m₹9,064–21,021Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
9h 52m₹7,337–13,585Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kottayam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14h 36m₹1,590–2,961
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumarakom to Chennai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kumarakom to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumarakom to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumarakom to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Kumarakom and Chennai is 636 km. The road distance is 681.6 km.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Kumarakom to Chennai, including transfers.
Kumarakom to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kumarakom to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kumarakom to Chennai is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Kumarakom, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumarakom to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kottayam, Salem, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Alappuzha to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kumarakom to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.
Kumarakom to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumarakom to Chennai is 682 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Kumarakom to Chennai.
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