There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kottappuram by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Kottappuramtaxi
3h 51m₹6,563–10,572Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruttangaltrain 12661 / ...
8h 45m₹643–2,758Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
10h 37mDrive 517.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottappuramcar 517.1 km
7h 53m₹5,813–8,397Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottappuramtaxi 517.1 km
7h 53m₹11,000–14,000Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
11h 2m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottappuram is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottappuram is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottappuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottappuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruttangal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottappuram is 497 km. The road distance is 517.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottappuram without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chennai to Kottappuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottappuram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kottappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottappuram is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 37m.
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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottappuram via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Tiruttangal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–14,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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 Kottappuram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kottappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruttangal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottappuram is 517 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Chennai to Kottappuram.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kottappuram.