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How to get fromKottayam to Chennai Central Stationby train, subway, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kottayam to Chennai Central Station by train, subway, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Take the subway from Tripunithura to Aluvasubway subway
    3. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    6h 9m
    ₹5,855–10,005

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Chennai Centraltrain train 12624 / ...
    14h 1m
    ₹380–3,000

  3. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    14h 13m

  4. Drive 670.5 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Chennai Central Stationcar car 670.5 km
    9h 59m
    ₹7,563–10,924

  5. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    8h 35m
    ₹5,654–10,358

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    6h 2m
    ₹10,961–15,724

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    8h 20m
    ₹7,076–14,162

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kottayam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    14h 34m
    ₹1,200–2,500

Kottayam to Chennai Central Station by train and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Chennai Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Chennai Central Station via Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 13m.

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