There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kothamangalambus
6h 21m₹5,208–9,052Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
12h 8m₹393–2,811Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Munnar, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Munnar, Kerala
- Take the bus from Munnar Depot to Kothamangalambus
15h 20mDrive 621.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kothamangalamcar 621.6 km
9h 35m₹6,989–10,095Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kothamangalamtaxi 621.6 km
9h 35m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the bus from Kottakkal to Kothamangalambus
8h 9m₹6,443–11,992Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Muvattupuzhabus
7h 47m₹6,083–11,022Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
13h 42m₹495–3,664Bus 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 Kothamangalambus
15h 30m
Chennai to Kothamangalam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam is to fly and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kothamangalam via Munnar Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
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 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothamangalam is 581 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 8m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Vignesh TAT, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 8m and costs ₹390 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 20m.
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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kothamangalam via Munnar, Kerala and Munnar Depot in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Aluva to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Munnar Depot to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹130–180
Bus from Kottakkal to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chalakudy to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Udumalaipettai to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Vignesh TAT, arrive at Munnar, Kerala 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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