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How to get fromChennai to Kottappuramby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kottappuram by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Kottappuramtaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    ₹5,980–9,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruttangaltrain train 12661
    8h 37m
    ₹643–2,758

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovilbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    9h 44m
    ₹981–2,476

  4. Drive  517.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kottappuramcar car 517.1 km
    7h 53m
    ₹5,802–8,380

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottappuramtaxi taxi 517.1 km
    7h 53m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Bus via Sivakasi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Sivakasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 45m
    ₹1,201–2,060

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottappuram, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruttangal once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, LION Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Krishnan Kovil every 2 hours, and the journey takes 9h 35m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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