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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Palapallam by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus bus
    5h 44m
    ₹6,650–13,798

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain train 16127 / ...
    12h 34m
    ₹821–3,412

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Karungalbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    12h 40m

  4. Drive  708.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Palapallamcar car 708.7 km
    10h 37m
    ₹7,922–11,443

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    6h 35m
    ₹8,880–18,688

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palapallamtaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    ₹11,530–17,538

  7. Bus via Koyembedu

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Azhagiyamandapambus bus
    14h 20m
    ₹1,328–3,826

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 681.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 23m. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karungal 3 times a day, and the journey takes 12h 40m. Five other operators also service this route.

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