There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Olavakkode by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkadtrain
4h 24m₹5,490–13,458Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain 12623 / ...
8h 7m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 25mDrive 534.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Olavakkodecar 534.4 km
7h 53m₹6,046–8,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Olavakkodetaxi 534.4 km
7h 53m₹11,000–14,000Fly 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 Palakkadtrain
6h 34m₹6,720–11,938Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
7h 38m₹5,740–10,298Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Palakkadtrain 12601 / ...
11h 10m
Chennai to Olavakkode by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Olavakkode is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Olavakkode is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Olavakkode. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Palakkad. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Olavakkode is 481 km. The road distance is 534.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Olavakkode without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chennai to Olavakkode, including transfers.
Chennai to Olavakkode bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Olavakkode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Olavakkode is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Olavakkode, 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, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruppur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Olavakkode bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Chennai to Olavakkode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Olavakkode is 534 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Chennai to Olavakkode.
There are 120+ hotels available in Olavakkode.