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How to get fromKottayam to Chennaiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3h 16m
    ₹7,102–11,990

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    13h 13m
    ₹380–2,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    14h 30m
    ₹1,200–2,500

  4. Drive  670.8 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Chennaicar car 670.8 km
    9h 59m
    ₹7,526–10,871

  5. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    16h 54m
    ₹1,042–2,233

Kottayam to Chennai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 13m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Chennai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 14h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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