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How to get fromChennai to Padanilamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Padanilam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kayankulamtrain train
    7h 1m
    ₹7,780–17,018

  2. Train via Perambur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Mavelikaratrain train 06117
    14h 44m
    ₹648–3,302

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mavelikaratrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 22m
    ₹654–3,346

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Kottayam to Pandalambus bus
    17h

  5. Drive  682.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Padanilamcar car 682.8 km
    10h 30m
    ₹7,791–11,254

  6. 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 Mavelikaratrain train
    8h 39m
    ₹5,990–11,108

  7. 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 Chengannurtrain train
    9h 27m
    ₹5,910–15,558

  8. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    10h 25m
    ₹8,940–19,118

  9. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Pandalambus bus
    19h

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Mavelikara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Padanilam via Kottayam, Kerala, Kottayam, and Pandalam in around 17h.

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