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

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

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  1. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pandalam to Trivandrumbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    6h 37m
    ₹7,473–15,759

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Peramburtrain train 12624 / ...
    15h 35m
    ₹407–3,088

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pandalam to Kottayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kottayam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    17h 1m
    ₹1,259–2,632

  4. Drive  678.2 km

    1. Drive from Pandalam to Chennaicar car 678.2 km
    10h 10m
    ₹7,741–11,181

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pandalam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    6h 7m
    ₹9,048–13,290

  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    8h 9m
    ₹5,246–10,888

  7. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chengannur to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    10h 55m
    ₹5,596–14,238

  8. Bus, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pandalam to Trivandrumbus bus
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    3. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    11h 4m
    ₹8,743–18,659

  9. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Pandalam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    17h 30m

Pandalam to Chennai by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chengannur to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pandalam to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kottayam and Kottayam, Kerala in around 17h 1m.

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