There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala 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 Thiruvilwamalataxi
4h 40m₹7,613–12,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ottappalamtrain 12511 / ...
9h 2m₹617–2,748Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
10h 59mDrive 561.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thiruvilwamalacar 561.1 km
8h 20m₹6,330–9,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thiruvilwamalataxi 561.1 km
8h 20m₹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 Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
5h 50m₹5,883–10,252Fly 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 38m₹6,113–10,392Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Ottappalamtrain 12511 / ...
12h 7m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala. 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 Thiruvilwamala is 606 km. The road distance is 561.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala, including transfers.
Chennai to Thiruvilwamala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thiruvilwamala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thiruvilwamala, 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, Sbm Traansport 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
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Aluva to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruppur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thiruvilwamala bus services, operated by Sbm Traansport, arrive at Palakkad, Kerala station.
Chennai to Thiruvilwamala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thiruvilwamala is 561 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Chennai to Thiruvilwamala.
There are 50+ hotels available in Thiruvilwamala.






