How to travel from Kerala to Chinnakanal, India
The distance between Kerala and Chinnakanal is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kerala to Chinnakanal by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chinnakanal → Kerala if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Udumalaippettai then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹3,500($44)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹7,960($100)
Trivandrum Taxi
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Chinnakanal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kerala to Chinnakanal by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹3,500 ($44) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,960 ($100).
The distance between Kerala and Chinnakanal is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Kerala and Chinnakanal by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kerala to Chinnakanal is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹7,960 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹3,500 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kerala and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kerala and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerala to Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take the train to Udumalaippettai then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 12h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Kerala and Chinnakanal. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Chinnakanal is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around ₹3,500 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Chinnakanal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Taxi | 12h 20m | ₹3,500($44) | once daily | 563km (350 miles) |
Taxi | 4h 30m | ₹7,960($100) | on demand | 284km (176 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | ₹2,310($29) | on demand | 284km (176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kerala and Chinnakanal
Bus companies
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Chinnakanal
The following major airports near Chinnakanal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Chinnakanal
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chinnakanal