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₹6,107–10,814Train
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 32m₹1,058–5,041Drive 666.6 km
- Drive from Chottanikkara to Chennaicar 666.6 km
9h 45m₹7,461–10,777Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ernakulam - Chennai
12h 47m₹1,090–1,979
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 bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai is to fly and subway which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹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 32m.
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 Mahadev Travels, 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 ₹1,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 12h 32m.
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, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Chennai 5 times a day, and the journey takes 12h 15m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
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Booking & Getting There
Chottanikkara to Chennai bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, 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.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Chennai.