There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kottukal by subway, plane, train, bus, 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
2h 56m₹6,580–13,738Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkaratrain 16127 / ...
13h 12m₹744–3,381Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
14h 18m₹1,794–3,131Drive 738.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottukalcar 738.6 km
11h 3m₹8,372–12,093Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
14h 33m
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 2h 56m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kottukal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
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 train which takes 13h 12m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Chennai to Kottukal, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottukal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 train which takes 13h 12m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kottukal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Neyyattinkara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 59m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kottukal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 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 831+ hotels available in Kottukal.