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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Ottapalam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Ottapalamtaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    ₹7,230–12,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain train 12601 / ...
    8h 49m
    ₹310–2,400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    11h 30m
    ₹999–3,458

  4. Drive  562.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ottapalamcar car 562.9 km
    8h 28m
    ₹6,316–9,122

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ottapalamtaxi taxi 562.9 km
    8h 28m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain train
    5h 15m
    ₹5,500–12,558

  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 Ottappalamtrain train
    5h 51m
    ₹6,710–11,338

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain train 22610 / ...
    11h 51m
    ₹683–2,734

Chennai to Ottapalam by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ottapalam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 49m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹1,600–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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