There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kottakulam 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 to Trivandrum, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kottakulamtaxi
4h 16m₹8,530–16,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jntrain 12661
10h 27m₹670–3,026Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tenkasibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 50mDrive 616.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottakulamcar 616.7 km
9h 20m₹6,892–9,955Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottakulamtaxi 616.7 km
9h 20m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
6h 42m₹8,100–17,378Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottakulamtaxi
6h 11m₹9,830–15,538Bus via Koyambedu CMBT
- Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus
12h 34m₹1,188–4,027
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottakulam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottakulam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottakulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Tenkasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottakulam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottakulam is 731 km. The road distance is 616.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottakulam without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chennai to Kottakulam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottakulam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kottakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottakulam is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottakulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tenkasi hourly, and the journey takes 11h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
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
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–17,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kottakulam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tenkasi station.
Chennai to Kottakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottakulam is 617 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Chennai to Kottakulam.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kottakulam.









