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There are 8 ways to get from Ottapalam 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 Ottappalam to Podanur Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    4h 48m
    ₹5,676–9,993

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Peramburtrain train 12602 / ...
    9h 15m
    ₹310–2,400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Palakkad, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    10h 6m

  4. Drive 562.9 km

    1. Drive from Ottapalam to Chennaicar car 562.9 km
    8h 26m
    ₹6,331–9,144

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Chennaitaxi taxi 562.9 km
    8h 26m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    5h 31m
    ₹6,344–12,676

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    6h 42m
    ₹5,313–10,057

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Tiruppurtrain train 12512 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Tirupur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    11h 18m

Ottapalam to Chennai by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Perambur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, Oneness Tours And Travels operates a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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