There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kannur International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
3h 24m₹8,813–15,722Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mysorebus Chennai - Mysore
- Take the bus from Mysore to Kuthuparambabus
17h 5m₹730–1,815Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Thalasserytrain 12601 / ...
12h 39m₹809–3,401Drive 621.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabarcar 621.2 km
8h 47m₹7,015–10,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabartaxi 621.2 km
8h 47m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Thalasserytrain
6h 4m₹6,923–12,972Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Thalasserytrain
7h 3m₹7,043–15,132Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Thalasserytrain
9h 3m₹6,133–11,012
Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kuthuparamba via Mysore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Thalassery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottayam-Malabar is 546 km. The road distance is 621.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 39m, you could also bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 17h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottayam-Malabar, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Thalassery 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Kozhikkode to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mangalore to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mysore to Kuthuparamba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 5leeper
- ₹310–450
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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 Kottayam-Malabar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mysore station.
Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thalassery station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar is 621 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Chennai to Kottayam-Malabar.
There are 183+ hotels available in Kottayam-Malabar.