There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kottayi-II by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayi-IItaxi
4h 17m₹7,330–12,438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain 12623 / ...
8h 30m₹709–2,808Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palakkadbus Chennai - Palakkad
10h 29m₹923–1,815Drive 546.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottayi-IIcar 546.1 km
8h 5m₹6,128–8,851Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kottayi-IItaxi 546.1 km
8h 5m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus
5h 40m₹5,670–11,878Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Parlitrain
7h 5m₹6,900–11,558Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain
7h 29m₹6,470–12,358Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 34m₹1,149–2,818
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottayi-II is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottayi-II is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottayi-II. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottayi-II. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottayi-II is 631 km. The road distance is 546.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottayi-II without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chennai to Kottayi-II, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottayi-II bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kottayi-II train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottayi-II is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottayi-II, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palakkad once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Parpanangadi to Parli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–15,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kottayi-II bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Palakkad station.
Chennai to Kottayi-II train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottayi-II is 546 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Chennai to Kottayi-II.
There are 116+ hotels available in Kottayi-II.

























