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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Palabus bus
    5h 15m
    ₹5,705–9,438

  2. Train, bus via Palakkad

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Palakkadtrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palabus bus
    15h
    ₹557–2,888

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 36m
    ₹1,086–3,755

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Trichur to Palabus bus
    14h 25m

  5. Drive 629.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pālacar car 629.2 km
    10h 13m
    ₹7,059–10,196

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pālataxi taxi 629.2 km
    10h 13m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Punkunnamtrain train 22639
    2. Take the bus from Trichur to Palabus bus
    13h 22m

  8. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trichur to Palabus bus
    15h 23m

Chennai to Pāla by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket₹557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Pala via Trichur in around 14h 25m.

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