Chennai to Kattappana Distance
The road distance between Chennai and Kattappana is approximately 550+ km, and the drive usually takes around 11 hours by car or taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions. Travellers can also opt for bus services, which generally take 12 hours. Flying is the fastest way to reach Kattappana, with a total travel time of approximately 7 hours. If you're planning a road trip, check weather and traffic updates before your journey, as monsoon showers or winter snowfall in hilly regions can increase travel time.

Direct Options
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Chennai
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
11h 55m
₹2,799
Onwards
Chennai
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
10h 27m
₹9,680
Onwards
Via Cochin
Chennai
Cochin
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
13h 43m
₹2,837
Onwards
FASTEST
Chennai
Cochin
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
6h 32m
₹8,193
Onwards
Chennai
Cochin
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
8h 4m
₹6,141
Onwards
Via Dindigul
Chennai
Dindigul
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
9h 48m
₹1,679
Onwards
Via Tiruchirappalli
CHEAPEST
Chennai
Tiruchirappalli
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
9h 12m
₹1,335
Onwards
Chennai
Tiruchirappalli
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
8h 2m
₹5,912
Onwards
Via Cochin, Thodupuzha
Chennai
Cochin
Thodupuzha
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
7h 39m
₹5,963
Onwards
Via Madurai, Thekkady
Chennai
Madurai
Thekkady
Kattappana
Approx Travel Time
7h 43m
₹7,038
Onwards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance between Chennai and Kattappana?
The distance between Chennai and Kattappana is approximately 550+ km by road.
What is the straight-line (aerial) distance between Chennai and Kattappana?
The straight-line distance is approximately 450+ km.
How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Kattappana by road?
It takes around 11 hours by road.
What is the distance from Chennai to Kattappana via Cochin?
Via Cochin, the distance is approximately 800+ km, taking around 14 hours.
How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Kattappana?
Costs vary by mode — approximately ₹2750+ by bus and ₹9650+ by cab.
Does the distance from Chennai to Kattappana change by route?
Yes — the road distance varies from 550+ km via the direct route to 800+ km via Cochin, depending on the path taken.
Does travel time between Chennai and Kattappana vary by season?
Yes, travel time can increase during monsoon or winter due to road conditions in hilly or mountainous stretches.
What is the driving distance vs. straight-line distance between Chennai and Kattappana?
The driving distance is 550+ km, while the straight-line distance is shorter at 450+ km, due to the road route following terrain and highways.
What are the major cities on the way from Chennai to Kattappana by road?
Major cities on the road route from Chennai to Kattappana include: • Dindigul • Tiruchirappalli
What are the major restaurants on the way from Chennai to Kattappana by road?
Major restaurants on the road route from Chennai to Kattappana include: • Hot Idly • Padma Tiffin Centre • Bakery • Tea Shop • Teashop
Routes Connecting Chennai
Routes From Chennai
Routes Connecting Kattappana
Routes From Kattappana
- Kattappana to Bathinda
- Kattappana to Delhi
- Kattappana to Kadapa
- Kattappana to Mainpuri
- Kattappana to Kanpur
- Kattappana to Satara
- Kattappana to Malegaon
- Kattappana to Kottayam
- Kattappana to Abohar
- Kattappana to Tiruvallur
- Kattappana to Khanna
- Kattappana to Unnao
- Kattappana to Guntur
- Kattappana to Tirunelveli
- Kattappana to Velankanni
Routes To Kattappana
- Koppal to Kattappana
- Bundi to Kattappana
- Nandyal to Kattappana
- Munnar to Kattappana
- Nashik to Kattappana
- KOSI-KALAN to Kattappana
- Puri to Kattappana
- Unnao to Kattappana
- Bhadrak to Kattappana
- Rohtak to Kattappana
- Lakshadweep to Kattappana
- Bagalkot to Kattappana
- Hampi to Kattappana
- Madanapalle to Kattappana
- Madurantakam to Kattappana
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