There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Santhanpara by plane, taxi, train, bus or car
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Fly to Kochi, taxi
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Fly from Madras (MAA) to Kochi (COK)
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Take a taxi from Kochi to Santhanpara
Fly to Madurai, taxi
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Fly from Madras (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)
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Take a taxi from Madurai to Santhanpara
Fly to Coimbatore, taxi
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Fly from Madras (MAA) to Coimbatore (CJB)
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Take a taxi from Coimbatore to Santhanpara
Fly to Tuticorin, taxi
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Fly from Madras (MAA) to Tuticorin (TCR)
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Take a taxi from Tuticorin to Santhanpara
Train, taxi
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Take the train from Chennai Central to Palani
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Take a taxi from Palani to Santhanpara
Bus, taxi
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Take the bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
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Take a taxi from Kodaikanal to Santhanpara
Drive
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Drive from Chennai to Santhanpara
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Santhanpara is 1800118797.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Santhanpara is recommended.
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Last updated: 23 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Chennai to Santhanpara is to bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,500 and takes 12h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Santhanpara is to fly and taxi which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 4h 24m.
The distance between Chennai and Santhanpara is 481 km. The road distance is 557.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Santhanpara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 27m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chennai to Santhanpara, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Madras Airport to Kochi Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Santhanpara is 558 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Chennai to Santhanpara.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Madras Airport to Kochi Airport.
There are 127+ hotels available in Santhanpara. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport is to line 40701 train which takes 21 min and costs ₹85 - ₹550.

- Distance: 481.5 km
- Duration: 4h 24m
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Santhanpara, India?
SETC operates a bus from Chennai-Pt Dr. M G R Bus Stand to Bodi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500 - ₹1,100 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madras to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900 - ₹13,000
Flights from Madras to Kochi via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900 - ₹13,000
Flights from Madras to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300 - ₹14,000
Flights from Madras to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹12,000
Flights from Madras to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹15,000
Flights from Madras to Tuticorin via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹15,000

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madras to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹14,000
Flights from Madras to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹19,000

- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Madras to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400 - ₹14,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Chennai Central to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290 - ₹1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290 - ₹370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800 - ₹1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,500

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai-Pt Dr. M G R Bus Stand to Bodi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500 - ₹1,100
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100 - ₹3,700
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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