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 21m₹6,030–10,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
11h 25m₹648–3,107Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 17m₹1,104–5,015Drive 665.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chottanikkaracar 665.2 km
9h 42m₹7,445–10,754Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ernakulambus Chennai - Ernakulam
12h 44m₹1,097–1,965
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 bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara is to subway and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chottanikkara. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
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 21m to get from Chennai to Chottanikkara, including transfers.
Chennai to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Chennai 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 ₹1,100 - ₹5,000 and takes 12h 17m.
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, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ernakulam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 59m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–850
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Chottanikkara bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Ernakulam 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 1245+ hotels available in Chottanikkara.