How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Kerala Backwaters?

From ₹1,710 per person, depending on how you travel. 2 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Kerala Backwaters?

The fastest option takes about 5 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Kerala Backwaters?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 2 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Kerala Backwaters — routes, cost and how to reach

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Any date1 traveller

By road: ~792 km
Straight line: 634 km
Cheapest: ₹1,710
Fastest: 5h
Travellers: 1

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2 plansfrom ₹1,710 per personsorted by recommended

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ChennaiChennai Park (MPK)

1 km by road

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₹50–₹110

Chennai Park (MPK)Nagercoil Jn (NCJ)

12642 D H Nizamuddin–Kanyakumari Thirukkural Express · 3A · 765 km

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₹1,490–₹1,750

14.2h

Nagercoil JnKerala Backwaters

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 59 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹170–₹300

2.6h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹1,710–₹2,160 one way

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