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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pathanapuram to Peroorkadabus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    5h 38m
    ₹6,554–12,729

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Tambaramtrain train 16102 / ...
    14h 28m
    ₹640–3,901

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Punalur to Puliyangudibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puliyangudi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    13h 58m
    ₹1,116–3,237

  4. Drive  674.2 km

    1. Drive from Pathanapuram to Chennaicar car 674.2 km
    10h 30m
    ₹6,552–9,464

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    4h 23m
    ₹8,930–13,560

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    5h 16m
    ₹8,850–13,056

  7. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Tuti Melurtrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    9h 17m
    ₹8,469–16,391

Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Pathanapuram to Chennai via Punalur and Puliyangudi in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Auvaneswsarem to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 29m.

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