There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
3h 47m₹6,813–10,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
9h 52m₹1,103–3,286Bus via Velankkani
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Velankkanibus
9h 43m₹1,198–2,226Drive 510.2 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiricar 510.2 km
7h 34m₹5,727–8,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiritaxi 510.2 km
7h 34m₹12,000–15,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5143
16h 53m₹1,358–3,576
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri is to bus via Velankkani which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Velankkani via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Metupalaiyam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Kotagiri is 489 km. The road distance is 510.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri without a car is to bus via Velankkani which takes 9h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri is to bus via Velankkani which takes 9h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Velankkani hourly. Tickets cost ₹340–1,100 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Velankkani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–15,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankkani station.
Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Kotagiri.
There are 664+ hotels available in Kotagiri.