What is the cheapest way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai is to bus and train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,200 and takes 16h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹14,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottarakara and Chennai?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakara to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kottarakkara and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Theni, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Kottarakara and Chennai?

No, there is no direct train from Kottarakara to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Kottarakara to Chennai?

The distance between Kottarakara and Chennai is 709 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.

How do I travel from Kottarakara to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,700.

How long does it take to get from Kottarakara to Chennai?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Kottarakara to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottarakara to Chennai bus from?

Kottarakara to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottarakkara station.

Where do I catch the Kottarakara to Chennai train from?

Kottarakara to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.

Train or bus from Kottarakara to Chennai?

The best way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Teni, which costs and takes 16h 44m.

Where does the Kottarakara to Chennai bus arrive?

Kottarakara to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Theni station.

Where does the Kottarakara to Chennai train arrive?

Kottarakara to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

Can I drive from Kottarakara to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakara to Chennai is 680 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Kottarakara to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1072+ hotels available in Chennai.

Kottarakara to Chennai - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

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Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 15m
₹6,996–13,060
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
2. Take the train from Chengannur to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
16h 11m
₹443–3,125
Train
1. Take the train from Punalur to Chennai Egmoretrain 16102
15h 40m
₹790–4,681
Bus via Teni
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thenibus
2. Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
16h 44m
Drive 679.8 km
1. Drive from Kottarakara to Chennaicar 679.8 km
10h 37m
₹7,645–11,042
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Kottarakara to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 32m
₹9,524–14,025
Bus, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
2. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
3. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
9h 16m
₹8,241–19,264
Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
2. Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
3. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
8h 47m
₹5,363–10,285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
2. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kottayam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
17h 26m
₹1,295–2,669

Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹5,804Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Kottarakara, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,800 and the journey takes 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottarakkara to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Theni and Theni, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 44m.

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