The average train between Kottayam and Chepauk takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 14h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kottayam to Chepauk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Kottayam and Chepauk. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kottayam is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Chepauk at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Chennai Central and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Chepauk. However, there are services departing from Kottayam station and arriving at Chepauk station via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Kottayam to Chepauk train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Chepauk train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
The distance between Kottayam and Chepauk is 563.6 km. The road distance is 759 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Chennai Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 55m.