There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Pathiripala by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pathiripalataxi
4h 41m₹8,030–12,438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain 12601 / ...
9h 2m₹597–2,728Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 46mDrive 551.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pathiripalacar 551.6 km
8h 15m₹6,296–9,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pathiripalataxi 551.6 km
8h 15m₹12,000–15,000Fly 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 Lakkititrain
5h 45m₹5,740–13,848Fly 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 Ottappalamtrain
7h 48m₹5,510–11,038Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
11h 23m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pathiripala is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pathiripala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pathiripala. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pathiripala. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ottappalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Pathiripala is 598 km. The road distance is 551.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pathiripala without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Chennai to Pathiripala, including transfers.
Chennai to Pathiripala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Pathiripala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pathiripala is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pathiripala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 49m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Podanur Jn to Lakkiti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–15,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Pathiripala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Chennai to Pathiripala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pathiripala is 552 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Chennai to Pathiripala.
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