There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kottapatti by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Madurai
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
3h 25m₹6,213–10,122Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sivagangatrain 16751 / ...
9h 50m₹743–2,838Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Melurbus Tiruchirapalli - Melur
7h 20m₹940–3,524Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Melurbus Chennai - Melur
7h 46m₹828–1,745Drive 443.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottapatticar 443.7 km
6h 39m₹5,002–7,225Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottapattitaxi 443.7 km
6h 39m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypassbus
5h 39m₹6,643–9,362Train via Madurai Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
8h 14m₹769–2,779Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
9h 49m₹948–2,547
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottapatti is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottapatti is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottapatti. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottapatti. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottapatti is 470 km. The road distance is 443.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottapatti without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Chennai to Kottapatti, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottapatti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kottapatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottapatti is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 46m, you could also train via Madurai Jn, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottapatti, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Melur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Kottapatti bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Melur station.
Chennai to Kottapatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottapatti is 444 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Chennai to Kottapatti.
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