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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Olavakkode by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    4h 24m
    ₹5,490–13,458

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train 12623 / ...
    8h 7m
    ₹300–2,400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    9h 45m
    ₹707–4,251

  4. Drive  534.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Olavakkodecar car 534.3 km
    7h 56m
    ₹5,982–8,641

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Olavakkodetaxi taxi 534.3 km
    7h 56m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. 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 Olavakkodetaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    ₹7,630–12,638

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 24m
    ₹6,720–11,438

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    7h 5m
    ₹6,070–11,378

  9. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Coimbatorebus bus Chennai - Coimbatore
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kuzhalmannambus bus
    12h 54m
    ₹625–1,610

Chennai to Olavakkode by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Palakkad every 3 hours, and the journey takes 9h 40m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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