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 to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 15mDrive 534.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Olavakkodecar 534.3 km
7h 56m₹5,989–8,650Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Olavakkodetaxi 534.3 km
7h 56m₹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₹6,720–11,438Fly 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₹5,240–10,798Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatorebus Chennai - Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kuzhalmannambus
12h 54m₹625–1,610
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 and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
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 534.3 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 SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 15m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Palakkad hourly, and the journey takes 10h 10m. Mahadev Travels also services this route every 3 hours.
- 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
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
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 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- 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 SLGT Travels, arrive at Palakkad 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 56m to drive from Chennai to Olavakkode.
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