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 27m₹6,107–10,814Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Peramburtrain 12624
12h 24m₹648–3,140Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ernakulam - Chennai
12h 47m₹1,090–1,979Drive 666.6 km
- Drive from Chottanikkara to Chennaicar 666.6 km
9h 45m₹7,471–10,792Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
13h 7m
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 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 27m 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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
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 27m to get from Chottanikkara to Chennai, including transfers.
Chottanikkara to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, 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 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 47m.
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, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Ernakulam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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
- +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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Chottanikkara to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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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