There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 12m₹6,113–10,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 19m₹468–3,617Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 53mDrive 665 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chottanikkaracar 665 km
9h 42m₹7,477–10,799Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Ernakulambus
16h 37m
Chennai to Chottanikkara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kurikad via Tripunitura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Chennai and Chottanikkara is 572 km. The road distance is 665 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara, including transfers.
Chennai to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Chottanikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chottanikkara, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Chottanikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chottanikkara is 665 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Chennai to Chottanikkara.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Chottanikkara.