Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ottapalam

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain train 12511 / ...
    8h 49m
    ₹310–2,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
    11h 37m

  3. Drive 561.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ottapalamcar car 561.9 km
    8h 26m
    ₹6,319–9,128

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ottapalamtaxi taxi 561.9 km
    8h 26m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  5. 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 36m
    ₹5,583–9,892

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the train from Tiruppur to Ottappalamtrain train 12511 / ...
    11h 54m

  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
    6h 22m
    ₹6,293–12,672

  8. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Ottappalamtrain train
    7h 24m
    ₹5,313–10,032

Chennai to Ottapalam by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chennai to Ottapalam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 567.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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, Sbm Traansport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers