There are 9 ways to get from Kottarakara to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 17m₹7,415–13,700Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
16h 16m₹443–3,125Bus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus
14h 2m₹993–2,996Train
- Take the train from Punalur to Tambaramtrain 16102 / ...
15h 28m₹890–5,581Drive 679.8 km
- Drive from Kottarakara to Chennaicar 679.8 km
10h 37m₹7,679–11,092Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kottarakara to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 34m₹9,442–12,665Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
8h 50m₹5,782–9,925Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Tuti Melurtrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
10h 14m₹8,219–20,071Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
16h 44m
Kottarakara to Chennai by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai is to bus and train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,200 and takes 16h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakara to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kottarakara and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakara to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
The distance between Kottarakara and Chennai is 703 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 14h 2m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Kottarakara to Chennai, including transfers.
Kottarakara to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kottarakara station.
Kottarakara to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Kottarakara to Chennai is to bus which takes 14h 2m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹6,000 and takes 15h 28m.
What companies run services between Kottarakara, India and Chennai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kottarakara to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengannur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kottarakara to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Kottarakara to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakara to Chennai is 680 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Kottarakara to Chennai.
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