There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kollappally by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kollappallytaxi
3h 46m₹6,630–11,538Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kottayamtrain 06117
14h 4m₹1,181–3,862Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 44m₹1,186–3,905Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the bus from Trichur to Palabus
14h 32mDrive 636.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kollappallycar 636.5 km
9h 56m₹7,235–10,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kollappallytaxi 636.5 km
9h 56m₹14,000–17,000Bus via Udumalaippettai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udumalpet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Koothattukulambus
16h 32m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kollappally is to train via Perambur which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kollappally is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kollappally. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Pala via Trichur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kollappally. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Kollappally is 597 km. The road distance is 636.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kollappally without a car is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chennai to Kollappally, including transfers.
Chennai to Kollappally bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kollappally train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kollappally is to train which takes 12h 44m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kollappally, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kollappally via Trichur and Pala in around 14h 32m.
- 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
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Perambur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–17,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kollappally bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Chennai to Kollappally train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kollappally is 637 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Chennai to Kollappally.
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