There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Ayyapuram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palakkadtrain
4h 29m₹5,633–9,862Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain 12623 / ...
8h 7m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 20m₹550–1,400Drive 530.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ayyapuramcar 530.1 km
7h 49m₹5,976–8,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ayyapuramtaxi 530.1 km
7h 49m₹11,000–14,000Fly 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 Palakkadtrain
6h 30m₹6,303–12,272Fly 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 Palakkadtrain
7h 10m₹5,823–10,132Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain
6h 50m₹4,753–12,712Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 57m
Chennai to Ayyapuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ayyapuram is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ayyapuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Ayyapuram is 483 km. The road distance is 530.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ayyapuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chennai to Ayyapuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Ayyapuram bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ayyapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ayyapuram is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ayyapuram, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- 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 Podanur Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹513–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 to Ayyapuram bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Chennai to Ayyapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ayyapuram is 530 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chennai to Ayyapuram.
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