What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ranni?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ranni is to train via Perambur which costs ₹850 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Ranni?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ranni is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Ranni?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ranni. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Ranny via Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Chennai to Ranni?

The distance between Chennai and Ranni is 738 km. The road distance is 648.2 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Ranni without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Ranni without a car is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ranni?

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Chennai to Ranni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Ranni bus from?

Chennai to Ranni bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Ranni?

The best way to get from Chennai to Ranni is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Chennai to Ranni bus arrive?

Chennai to Ranni bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Ranni?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ranni is 648 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Chennai to Ranni.

Where can I stay near Ranni?

There are 72+ hotels available in Ranni.

Chennai to Ranni - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Ranni by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur
2. Take the bus from Punalur to Ranny
11h 6m
₹1,173–2,276
Train via Perambur
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perambur to Chengannur12508
14h 58m
₹887–3,586
Train
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannur12623 / ...
13h 16m
₹889–3,601
Drive 648.2 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Ranni648.2 km
9h 38m
₹6,838–9,877
Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)MAA - COK
2. Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Ranny
7h 6m
₹4,836–9,975
Fly to Trivandrum, train, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)MAA - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kayankulam
4. Take the taxi from Kayankulam to Ranni
5h 39m
₹6,156–15,485
Fly to Madurai, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)MAA - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Ranni
6h 25m
₹8,736–14,745
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)MAA - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Ranni
6h 21m
₹9,336–16,545
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)MAA - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannur
9h 24m
₹5,866–10,895

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

55Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

₹3,967Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 738.3 km
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ranni, Kerala, India?

You can take a bus from Payaigada to Ranny via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand, and Punalur in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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