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

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There are 9 ways to get from Olavakkode to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    4h 11m
    ₹5,495–13,421

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    8h 43m
    ₹300–2,400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    9h 3m
    ₹681–4,255

  4. Drive  534.4 km

    1. Drive from Olavakkode to Chennaicar car 534.4 km
    7h 56m
    ₹5,950–8,595

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Olavakkode to Chennaitaxi taxi 534.4 km
    7h 56m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Olavakkode to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3h 37m
    ₹7,647–12,635

  7. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    5h 28m
    ₹6,775–11,404

  8. Train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    6h 44m
    ₹6,074–11,386

  9. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Coimbatore - Chennai
    12h 44m
    ₹588–1,639

Olavakkode to Chennai by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Perambur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 43m. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Palakkad to Chennai every 2 hours, and the journey takes 8h 58m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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