Chennai to Thekkady
 Chennai to Thekkady Road Distance
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569 km |
 Chennai to Thekkady Aerial Distance
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510 km |
 Chennai to Thekkady Travel Time
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9 hours 9 mins |
How to reach Thekkady from Chennai
Thekkady is just around 572 kms from Chennai and is easily accessible in a flight, train, bus or taxis. There are several ways to reach Thekkady from Chennai. On the downside, there are no airports in Thekkady. Therefore,it is not possible to take a direct flight from Chennai to Thekkady. However, the nearest airports are in Madurai and Cochin which are more or less at the same distance from Thekkady. Other than that, you can travel in a combination of trains and buses or even opt for a road trip in case you are looking for a little thrill and adventure. Have a look at the details of travel options given below.
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Knowing The Details
| 1. Chennai to Thekkady in Flight and Car |
| 2. Chennai to Thekkady in Train and Car |
| 3. Popular Routes to Thekkady |
| 4. Popular Routes from Chennai |
| 5. Places to Visit in Thekkady |
| 6. Hotels in Thekkady |
1. Chennai to Thekkady in Flight and Car
Option 1: Chennai to Madurai to Thekkady
The aerial distance between Chennai to Madurai Airport is 422 kms and there are several flights that fly on the route. You can take either of them to reach Madurai.Departure Airport: Chennai International Airport
Arrival Airport: Madurai International Airport
Approx. Ticket Fares: 2074
Approx. Time Taken: 1 hour and 30 minutes
There are no direct buses available that can take you to Thekkady. The total distance between Madurai and Thekkady is 139 km and you can hire a cab or a taxi to take you to Thekkady that will take around 3 to 4 hours.
Option 2: Chennai to Cochin to Thekkady
Another option is to take a flight to Cochin International Airport. The aerial distance between Chennai and Cochin is around 590 kms. Again, there are several flights available on the route.Departure Airport: Chennai International Airport
Arrival Station: Cochin International Airport
Approx. Ticket Fares: 2474
Approx. Time Taken: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Again, there are no direct buses or trains available from Cochin to Thekkady. You can hire an Indica or any other taxi to reach Thekkady in 3 to 4 hours with a distance of 158 kms.
2. Chennai to Thekkady in Train and Car
The nearest railway station to Thekkady is in Kottayam which is at a distance of around 114 kms. There are a few direct trains available on the route. Here’s listing the details.
Option 1:
Train Name: Trivandrum Mail (12623)Boarding Station: Chennai CTL
Deboarding Station: Kottayam
Frequency of Trains: All Days
Approximate Train Duration: 12 hours 22 minutes
Approx train Fare: INR 435
Option 2:
Train Name: Trivandrum Exp (12695)Boarding Station: MGR Chennai CTL
Deboarding Station: Kottayam
Frequency of Trains: All Days
Approximate Train Duration: 12 hours 52 minutes
Approx train Fare: INR 435
Option 3:
Train Name: KRBA TVC Exp (22647)Boarding Station: MGR Chennai CTL
Deboarding Station: Kottayam
Frequency of Trains: Thu & Sun
Approximate Train Duration: 13 hours 37 minutes
Approx train Fare: INR 435
Option 4:
Train Name: Trivandrum Exp (12697)Boarding Station: MGR Chennai CTL
Deboarding Station: Kottayam
Frequency of Trains: Sun Only
Approximate Train Duration: 11 hours 55 minutes
Approx train Fare: INR 430
Option 5:
Train Name: Aronai Exp (12508)Boarding Station: MGR Chennai CTL
Deboarding Station: Kottayam
Frequency of Trains: Sun Only
Approximate Train Duration: 14 hours 12 minutes
Approx train Fare: INR 435
Again there are no direct buses from Kottayam to Thekkady. So after you deboard at Kottayam, the best option will be to hire a taxi or a cab to reach Thekkady. The distance of 107 kms can be covered in around 3 hours.
Popular Routes to Thekkady
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Thekkady | 9 hours 9 mins | 569 km |
| Bangalore to Thekkady | 8 hours 15 mins | 508 km |
| Mumbai to Thekkady | 21 hours 47 mins | 1,495 km |
| Hyderabad to Thekkady | 16 hours 10 mins | 1,076 km |
| Delhi to Thekkady | 1 day 15 hours | 2,674 km |
| Pune to Thekkady | 19 hours 47 mins | 1,352 km |
Popular Routes from Chennai
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Pondicherry | 3 hours 13 mins | 170 km |
| Chennai to Bangalore | 5 hours 45 mins | 346 km |
| Chennai to Tirupati | 3 hours 13 mins | 135 km |
| Chennai to Coorg | 10 hours 8 mins | 576 km |
| Chennai to Kodaikanal | 8 hours 36 mins | 526 km |
| Chennai to Munnar | 10 hours 4 mins | 584 km |
