There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam by subway, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kothamangalambus
6h 25m₹5,125–9,718Train 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, 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₹7,093–10,245Taxi
- 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 13m₹6,860–11,158Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluvatrain
8h 56m₹5,575–13,978Bus 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
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 and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
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 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothamangalam is 576 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 6h 25m to get from Chennai to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, 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 5m 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 10m. 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
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- 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
Bus from Kottakkal to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Udumalaipettai to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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 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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