There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kottukal by subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 1m₹6,580–12,738Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 12m₹744–3,381Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vadaserybus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
11h 14mDrive 738.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottukalcar 738.6 km
11h 3m₹7,193–10,389
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottukal is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottukal is to subway and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottukal. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at FlixBus Kovalam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kottukal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottukal is 644 km. The road distance is 738.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottukal without a car is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Chennai to Kottukal, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottukal bus services, operated by RGL Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kottukal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottukal is to bus which takes 11h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottukal, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai to Kottukal via Vadasery, FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kovalam in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Website
- RGL Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- RGL Travels
- Website
- Sooriyan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sooriyan Travels
- Website
- New United Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- New United Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Website
- Sri Muthu Jayam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Muthu Jayam Travels
- Website
- ASMII Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vadasery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- ASMII Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–290
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kottukal bus services, operated by RGL Travels, arrive at Vadasery station.
Chennai to Kottukal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottukal is 739 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Chennai to Kottukal.
There are 809+ hotels available in Kottukal.