There are 5 ways to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway
2h 32m₹6,607–10,814Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Peramburtrain 12624
12h 24m₹648–3,140Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 37mDrive 666.6 km
- Drive from Chottanikkara to Chennaicar 666.6 km
9h 45m₹6,463–9,336Bus via Athani Junction
- Take the bus from Athani Junction to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
14h 31m₹1,302–3,275
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai is to fly and subway which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chottanikkara to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chottanikkara to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tripunitura and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Chottanikkara and Chennai is 568 km. The road distance is 666.6 km.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai, including transfers.
Chottanikkara to Chennai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Ernakulam station.
Chottanikkara to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tripunitura station.
The best way to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Chottanikkara, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tripunitura to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 18m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Ernakulam to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 12h 20m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Cmbt
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tripunitura to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- 044 24797310
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Kerala Express
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Kerala Express
- Website
- Surya Connect
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Surya Connect
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,700
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Athani Junction to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chottanikkara to Chennai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Chennai station.
Chottanikkara to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chottanikkara to Chennai is 667 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Chottanikkara to Chennai.
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