There are 7 ways to get from Thekkady to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4h 14m₹8,386–13,507Taxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Rajapalayamtaxi
- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Chennai Egmoretrain 12662
12h 36m₹3,374–6,110Bus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 4mDrive 568.6 km
- Drive from Thekkady to Chennaicar 568.6 km
8h 27m₹5,515–7,966Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Chennaitaxi 568.6 km
8h 27m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 16m₹8,558–12,211Bus via Cumbam
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 46m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thekkady to Chennai is to taxi and train which costs ₹3,300 - ₹6,500 and takes 12h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Thekkady to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thekkady to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kumily and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Thekkady and Chennai is 674 km. The road distance is 568.6 km.
The best way to get from Thekkady to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Thekkady to Chennai, including transfers.
Thekkady to Chennai bus services, operated by Vignesh TAT, depart from Kumily station.
Thekkady to Chennai bus services, operated by Vignesh TAT, arrive at Chennai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thekkady to Chennai is 569 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Thekkady to Chennai.
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What companies run services between Thekkady, India and Chennai, India?
Vignesh TAT operates a bus from Kumily to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 92090 55666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vigneshtat
Bus from Kumily to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Vigneshtat
- Phone
- +91 9790422956
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vicky Travels
Bus from Kumily to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Vicky Travels
- Website
- Vicky Travels
- Website
- Krs travels
Bus from Kumily to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Krs travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kumily to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Thirumal Alaghu Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Thirumal Alaghu Travels
- Website
- Veera Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Veera Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Ijs Transports
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ijs Transports
- Website
- Pvs Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Pvs Travels
Bus from Cumbum to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rengha Holidays & Tourism Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–15,000
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