There are 8 ways to get from Palayam to Chennai by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Vadasery
best- Take the bus from Vadasery to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
14h 11m₹666–3,239Drive 705.2 km
- Drive from Palayam to Chennaicar 705.2 km
10h 28m₹7,881–11,383Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
5h 43m₹7,735–16,879Bus
- Take the bus from Thuckalay to Koyembedubus
12h 21m₹1,275–3,787Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
5h 36m₹8,740–18,462Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Palayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 34m₹10,795–14,854Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Palayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
6h 14m₹11,801–17,543
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palayam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Palayam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palayam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vadasery and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Palayam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
The distance between Palayam and Chennai is 705 km. The road distance is 705.2 km.
The best way to get from Palayam to Chennai without a car is to bus via Vadasery which takes 8h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Palayam to Chennai, including transfers.
Palayam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Vadasery station.
Palayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Palayam to Chennai is to bus via Vadasery which takes 8h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Vadasery to Chennai once daily, and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vadasery to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thuckalay to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Palayam to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Palayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palayam to Chennai is 705 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Palayam to Chennai.
There are 1051+ hotels available in Chennai.