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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Pandalam by plane, bus, train, or car

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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 Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Pandalambus bus
    6h 55m
    ₹6,171–13,358

  2. Train via Perambur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain train 06117
    15h 15m
    ₹410–3,048

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Chengannurtrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 51m
    ₹416–3,091

  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
    16h 49m

  5. Drive  674.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pandalamcar car 674.9 km
    10h 19m
    ₹7,665–11,072

  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 Chengannurtrain train
    8h 30m
    ₹5,247–10,888

  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
    10h 5m
    ₹5,597–14,248

  8. 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
    18h 50m

Chennai to Pandalam by train, foot, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Pandalam via Kottayam, Kerala and Kottayam in around 16h 49m.

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