There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 16m₹6,030–10,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
11h 25m₹648–3,107Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 53mDrive 665.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chottanikkaracar 665.2 km
9h 42m₹7,550–10,905Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 20m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara is to subway and fly which takes 3h 16m 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 Tripunitura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Chottanikkara is 567 km. The road distance is 665.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 train which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chottanikkara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
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Booking & Getting There
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 1265+ hotels available in Chottanikkara.




