There are 7 ways to get from Tambaram to Kottarakkara by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Kottarakarabus
8h 23m₹992–2,847Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Kottarakaratrain 16101
12h 52m₹459–2,900Drive 658.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kottarakkaracar 658.3 km
9h 56m₹7,401–10,689Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
5h 51m₹5,715–10,624Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottakkarabus
15h 35m₹906–2,398Fly to Cochin International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
8h 37m₹5,359–10,234Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kottarakarabus
9h 22m
Tambaram to Kottarakkara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kottarakkara is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kottarakkara is to fly and bus which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kottarakkara. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at Kottarakara via Chengalpattu Toll Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kottarakkara. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Kottarakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kottarakkara is 657 km. The road distance is 658.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kottarakkara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Tambaram to Kottarakkara, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kottarakkara bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Chengalpattu Toll Gate station.
Tambaram to Kottarakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kottarakkara is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kottarakkara, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,700 and the journey takes 6h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chengannur to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Kottarakkara bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Tambaram to Kottarakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kottarakkara is 658 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Tambaram to Kottarakkara.
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