There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Padanilam by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
10h 38m₹1,217–5,116Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Mavelikaratrain 12508
15h₹652–3,330Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mavelikaratrain 12623 / ...
13h 18m₹654–3,346Drive 683.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Padanilamcar 683.8 km
10h 30m₹7,691–11,110Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulamtrain
6h 30m₹6,084–12,072Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Pandalambus
19hFly 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 Mavelikaratrain
8h 24m₹5,573–10,442Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannurtrain
9h 18m₹6,053–10,962Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
11h 11m₹8,523–19,952
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Padanilam is to train via Perambur which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Padanilam is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Padanilam. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Pandalam via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Padanilam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Mavelikara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Padanilam is 735 km. The road distance is 683.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Padanilam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Chennai to Padanilam, including transfers.
Chennai to Padanilam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Padanilam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Padanilam is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Padanilam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Mavelikara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Mavelikara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Perambur to Mavelikara
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Aluva to Mavelikara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Pandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Padanilam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Chennai to Padanilam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mavelikara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Padanilam is 684 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Chennai to Padanilam.
There are 178+ hotels available in Padanilam.