There are 6 ways to get from Kotagiri to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, night bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
2h 51m₹6,878–10,490Train
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Peramburtrain 12672
8h 43m₹1,134–3,286Bus
- Take the bus from Velankkani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
9h 13m₹1,235–2,206Night bus
- Take the night bus from Black Bridge to Koyambedunightbus
11h 31m₹1,162–2,454Drive 509.6 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Chennaicar 509.6 km
7h 36m₹5,739–8,290Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Chennaitaxi 509.6 km
7h 36m₹12,000–15,000
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Chennai is to night bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Velankkani and arriving at Payaigada via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Chennai is 488 km. The road distance is 509.6 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Kotagiri to Chennai, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Velankkani station.
Kotagiri to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Chennai is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 13m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Velankkani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus hourly. Tickets cost ₹340–1,100 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Velankkani to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹340–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹340–700
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Night bus from Black Bridge to Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–15,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kotagiri to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Kotagiri to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Chennai is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Kotagiri to Chennai.
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