There are 9 ways to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai by bus, plane, taxi, 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.
Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from Kulathupuzha to Peroorkadabus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
4h 30m₹6,504–13,677Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenmalai to Tambaramtrain 16102
13h 25m₹835–4,044Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Sengottaitaxi
- Take the train from Sengottai to Chennai Egmoretrain 12662
11h 44m₹1,484–4,040Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus
15h 24m₹995–3,061Drive 653 km
- Drive from Kulathupuzha to Chennaicar 653 km
10h 10m₹7,311–10,561Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4h 57m₹9,213–14,484Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 1m₹8,833–12,536Taxi, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kulathupuzha to Sengottaitaxi
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
6h 18m₹9,203–18,680Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
15h 41m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 15h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulathupuzha to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kulathupuzha and arriving at Payaigada via Punalur and Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulathupuzha to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tenmalai and arriving at Chennai Fort via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Kulathupuzha and Chennai is 690 km. The road distance is 653 km.
The best way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 44m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai, including transfers.
Kulathupuzha to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Punalur station.
Kulathupuzha to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenmalai station.
The best way to get from Kulathupuzha to Chennai is to bus which takes 15h 24m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Kulathupuzha, India and Chennai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Punalur to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tenmalai to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tenmalai to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kulathupuzha to Peroorkada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenmala to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Rajapalayam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–5,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kulathupuzha to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Kulathupuzha to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulathupuzha to Chennai is 653 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Kulathupuzha to Chennai.
There are 1062+ hotels available in Chennai.