There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Pandalam by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
10h 19m₹993–4,826Train via Perambur
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain 12508
15h 29m₹414–3,076Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain 12623 / ...
13h 47m₹416–3,091Drive 674.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pandalamcar 674.9 km
10h 19m₹7,587–10,959Fly 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 Chengannurtrain
8h 22m₹5,330–10,222Bus 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
18h 50mFly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
8h 20m₹5,801–11,782Fly 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 56m₹5,740–10,652Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Pandalambus
10h 8m
Chennai to Pandalam by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pandalam is to train via Perambur which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pandalam is to fly and train which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pandalam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Pandalam via Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pandalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chengannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
The distance between Chennai and Pandalam is 728 km. The road distance is 674.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pandalam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Chennai to Pandalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Pandalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Pandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pandalam is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pandalam, 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 Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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 Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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
- 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
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Pandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pandalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Chennai to Pandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pandalam is 675 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Chennai to Pandalam.
There are 100+ hotels available in Pandalam.