There are 4 ways to get from Vaikom to Chalakuddy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Turavur to Chalakuditrain 16307 / ...
2h 42m₹560–1,609Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vaikom to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakuddybus
2h 46m₹100–2,111Drive 73.1 km
- Drive from Vaikom to Chalakuddycar 73.1 km
1h 1m₹709–1,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Chalakuddytaxi 73.1 km
1h 1m₹1,600–2,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Chalakuddy is to bus which costs ₹95 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Chalakuddy is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaikom to Chalakuddy. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Chalakuddy via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaikom to Chalakuddy. However, there are services departing from Turavur and arriving at Chalakudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Vaikom and Chalakuddy is 85 km. The road distance is 73.1 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Chalakuddy without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Vaikom to Chalakuddy, including transfers.
Vaikom to Chalakuddy bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vaikom station.
Vaikom to Chalakuddy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Turavur station.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Chalakuddy is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹95 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Chalakuddy, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Turavur to Chalakudi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vaikom to Chalakuddy via Ernakulam in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Turavur to Chalakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vaikom to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakuddy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakuddy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vaikom to Chalakuddy bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Vaikom to Chalakuddy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chalakudi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Chalakuddy is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Vaikom to Chalakuddy.
There are 334+ hotels available in Chalakuddy.

















