There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam by subway, plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 14m₹5,980–10,738Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Aluvatrain 18189 / ...
14h 25m₹387–2,767Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
12h 5m₹393–2,811Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Angamalybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 54mDrive 621.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kothamangalamcar 621.6 km
9h 35m₹6,968–10,065Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kothamangalamtaxi 621.6 km
9h 35m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Munnar
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536
- Take the bus from Munnar Depot to Kothamangalambus
18h 40m₹938–3,107
Chennai to Kothamangalam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam is to train via Perambur which costs ₹380 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam is to subway and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kothamangalam via Ankamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothamangalam is 563 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Aluva 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Angamaly every 2 hours, and the journey takes 11h 45m. Mahadev Travels also services this route every 3 hours.
- 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 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Perambur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Munnar Depot to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹130–180
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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 Kothamangalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Angamaly station.
Chennai to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kothamangalam is 622 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Chennai to Kothamangalam.
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