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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kottarakara by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottarakarataxi taxi
    5h 7m
    ₹8,530–13,838

  2. Train, bus via Perambur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain train 06117
    2. Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus bus
    15h 52m
    ₹443–3,088

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Kottarakaratrain train 16101 / ...
    14h 15m
    ₹566–3,814

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus bus
    15h 3m
    ₹962–2,946

  5. Drive  685.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kottarakaracar car 685.6 km
    10h 27m
    ₹7,663–11,068

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus bus
    6h 20m
    ₹6,136–13,318

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus bus
    14h 28m
    ₹449–3,131

  8. Bus via Rajapalayam

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Rajapalayambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus bus
    15h 35m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,529Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottarakara, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 34m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 7m.

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