There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Chittarikkal by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chittarikkaltaxi
4h 15m₹8,430–13,838Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagar BMTC to Cherupuzhabus
17h 22m₹1,278–3,027Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nileshwartrain 12685 / ...
13h 46m₹1,357–4,255Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Rajarajeshwari Hospital to Cherupuzhabus
15h 1m₹1,488–2,789Drive 650.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chittarikkalcar 650.6 km
9h 12m₹7,339–10,600Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Nileshwartrain
6h 17m₹7,450–14,748Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Nileshwartrain
7h 47m₹7,880–12,988Fly to Mysore, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
- Take the bus from Ramaswamy Circle to Sulliabus
- Take the taxi from Sullia to Chittarikkaltaxi
8h 28m₹8,000–22,088Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Nileshwartrain 06127
14h 46m₹1,354–4,240
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chittarikkal is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chittarikkal is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chittarikkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Cherupuzha via Kempegowda Bus Station and Rajarajeshwari Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chittarikkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Nileshwar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Chennai and Chittarikkal is 597 km. The road distance is 650.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chittarikkal without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chennai to Chittarikkal, including transfers.
Chennai to Chittarikkal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Chittarikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chittarikkal is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chittarikkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Nileshwar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Chittarikkal via Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, Rajarajeshwari nagara Gate, Rajarajeshwari Hospital, and Cherupuzha in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Mangalore to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Kozhikkode to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Perambur to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,800
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Chittarikkal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Chittarikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nileshwar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chittarikkal is 651 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Chennai to Chittarikkal.
There are 16+ hotels available in Chittarikkal.










