There are 8 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain 12511 / ...
8h 55m₹310–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
11h 47mDrive 560.6 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalamcar 560.6 km
8h 24m₹6,326–9,137Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalamtaxi 560.6 km
8h 24m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
5h 41m₹5,583–9,892Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Ottappalamtrain 12511 / ...
12h 3mFly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain
6h 27m₹6,293–12,172Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Ottappalamtrain
7h 30m₹5,813–10,032
Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ottappalam. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Ottapalam is 568 km. The road distance is 560.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
The train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam takes 8h 49m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Ottapalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 49m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruppur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Delta Transports Pvt Ltd
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Delta Transports Pvt Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Ottapalam bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam is 561 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Ottapalam.
There are 48+ hotels available in Ottapalam.