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How to get fromChennai to Kalpathyby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kalpathy by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    4h 29m
    ₹5,580–11,568

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train 12623 / ...
    8h 12m
    ₹399–2,438

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 16m
    ₹929–2,558

  4. Drive  531.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kalpathycar car 531.7 km
    7h 52m
    ₹5,966–8,617

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalpathytaxi taxi 531.7 km
    7h 52m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kalpathytaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    ₹8,130–12,738

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 29m
    ₹6,810–11,548

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    7h 11m
    ₹6,160–11,988

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkadtrain train 22504 / ...
    11h 6m
    ₹763–2,744

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,084Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalpathy, 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, VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹1,600–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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