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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kottiyam by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Chakka Bypass to Kottiyam townbus bus
    5h 24m
    ₹6,500–15,038

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kollam Jntrain train 12623 / ...
    14h 24m
    ₹642–3,440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Chathannoorbus bus
    17h 44m
    ₹1,445–5,587

  4. Drive  708 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kottiyamcar car 708 km
    10h 46m
    ₹7,944–11,474

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    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 Kottiyamtaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    ₹8,730–14,038

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 22642
    2. Take the bus from Thampanoor Trivandram to Kottiyambus bus
    19h 25m

  7. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Chathannoorbus bus
    21h 30m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Kottiyam via Thiruvananthapuram, Kesavadasapuram, Chathannoor, and Chathannur in around 17h 44m.

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