There are 7 ways to get from Cumbum to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Madurai-Airport-IXM
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)IXM - MAA
3h 55m₹7,842–13,865Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)Madurai - Chennai
12h 44m₹647–1,622Train
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Perambur20602
11h 17m₹1,229–3,650Drive 541.4 km
- Drive from Cumbum to Chennai541.4 km
7h 54m₹5,705–8,241Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Chennai541.4 km
7h 54m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)COK - MAA
4h 5m₹7,456–13,237Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar
- Take the train from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Chennai Fort
14h 2m₹867–3,172
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbum to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbum to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbum to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Cumbum and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Cumbum and Chennai is 560 km. The road distance is 541.4 km.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cumbum to Chennai, including transfers.
Cumbum to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cumbum station.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Chennai is to train which takes 11h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 44m.
Cumbum to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbum to Chennai is 541 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Cumbum to Chennai.
What companies run services between Cumbum, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bodinayakkanur to Perambur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumbum to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and Madurai in around 12h 44m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–15,000
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