What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Ottappālam Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ottappālam Station. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Ottappālam Station?

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.

How far is it from Chennai to Ottappālam Station?

The distance between Chennai and Ottappālam Station is 568 km. The road distance is 562.4 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Ottappālam Station without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station?

The train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam takes 8h 49m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Ottappālam Station bus from?

Chennai to Ottappālam Station bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Ottappālam Station train from?

Chennai to Ottappālam Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Ottappālam Station?

The best way to get from Chennai to Ottappālam Station is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Chennai to Ottappālam Station bus arrive?

Chennai to Ottappālam Station bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.

Where does the Chennai to Ottappālam Station train arrive?

Chennai to Ottappālam Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Ottappālam Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ottappālam Station is 562 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Chennai to Ottappālam Station.

Where can I stay near Ottappālam Station?

There are 48+ hotels available in Ottappālam Station.

Chennai to Ottappālam Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain 12511 / ...
8h 49m
₹310–2,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
11h 37m
Drive 562.4 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Ottappālam Stationcar 562.4 km
8h 26m
₹6,344–9,163
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ottappālam Stationtaxi 562.4 km
8h 26m
₹12,000–15,000
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
5h 36m
₹5,583–9,892
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the train from Tiruppur to Ottappalamtrain 12511 / ...
11h 54m
Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain
6h 22m
₹6,293–12,172
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Ottappalamtrain
7h 24m
₹5,813–10,032

Chennai to Ottappālam Station by train

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Distance: 567.9 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ottappālam Station, 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.

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