There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ottapalam 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 Ottappalamtrain
5h 15m₹5,500–13,558Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain 12601 / ...
8h 49m₹310–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 30mDrive 562.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ottapalamcar 562.9 km
8h 28m₹6,309–9,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ottapalamtaxi 562.9 km
8h 28m₹12,000–15,000Fly 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 Ottappalamtrain
6h 1m₹6,710–11,338Fly 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 Ottappalamtrain
7h 35m₹5,230–10,698
Chennai to Ottapalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ottapalam is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ottappalam. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Chennai and Ottapalam is 513 km. The road distance is 562.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ottapalam without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chennai to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Ottapalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ottapalam is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 30m.
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, 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 Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Ottapalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palakkad station.
Chennai to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ottapalam is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Chennai to Ottapalam.
There are 46+ hotels available in Ottapalam.