Chennai to Pathanamthitta Distance
The road distance between Chennai and Pathanamthitta is approximately 650+ km, and the drive usually takes around 13 hours by car or taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions. Travellers can also opt for bus services, which generally take 16 hours. Flying is the fastest way to reach Pathanamthitta, with a total travel time of approximately 6 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.

Via Cochin
RECOMMENDED
Chennai
Cochin
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
7h 12m
₹8,557
Onwards
Direct Options
Chennai
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
15h 47m
₹1,340
Onwards
Chennai
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
12h 57m
₹11,406
Onwards
Via Erode
CHEAPEST
Chennai
Erode
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
13h 40m
₹914
Onwards
Via Cochin, Thiruvalla
FASTEST
Chennai
Cochin
Thiruvalla
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
5h 40m
₹6,367
Onwards
Via Kottayam
Chennai
Kottayam
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
16h 35m
₹1,243
Onwards
Via Dindigul
Chennai
Dindigul
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
10h 42m
₹9,404
Onwards
Via Theni
Chennai
Theni
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
14h 39m
₹6,192
Onwards
Via Thiruvananthapuram
Chennai
Thiruvananthapuram
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
6h 35m
₹6,607
Onwards
Via Cochin, Changanassery
Chennai
Cochin
Changanassery
Pathanamthitta
Approx Travel Time
5h 53m
₹6,400
Onwards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance between Chennai and Pathanamthitta?
The distance between Chennai and Pathanamthitta is approximately 650+ km by road.
What is the straight-line (aerial) distance between Chennai and Pathanamthitta?
The straight-line distance is approximately 550+ km.
How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Pathanamthitta by road?
It takes around 13 hours by road.
What is the distance from Chennai to Pathanamthitta via Cochin?
Via Cochin, the distance is approximately 600+ km, taking around 7 hours.
How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Pathanamthitta?
Costs vary by mode — approximately ₹1300+ by bus and ₹11400+ by cab.
Does the distance from Chennai to Pathanamthitta change by route?
Yes — the road distance varies from 650+ km via the direct route to 600+ km via Cochin, depending on the path taken.
Does travel time between Chennai and Pathanamthitta 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 Pathanamthitta?
The driving distance is 650+ km, while the straight-line distance is shorter at 550+ km, due to the road route following terrain and highways.
Routes Connecting Chennai
Routes From Chennai
Routes Connecting Pathanamthitta
Routes From Pathanamthitta
- Pathanamthitta to Kodaikanal
- Pathanamthitta to Jalandhar
- Pathanamthitta to Pukhrayan
- Pathanamthitta to Bangarapet
- Pathanamthitta to Rayachoti
- Pathanamthitta to Pune
- Pathanamthitta to Chandausi
- Pathanamthitta to Gokarna
- Pathanamthitta to Parwanoo
- Pathanamthitta to Bhubaneshwar
- Pathanamthitta to Rajpura
- Pathanamthitta to Asansol
- Pathanamthitta to Kausani
- Pathanamthitta to Phalodi
- Pathanamthitta to Rampur
Routes To Pathanamthitta
- Pithapuram to Pathanamthitta
- Dehradun to Pathanamthitta
- Gopalganj to Pathanamthitta
- Neemrana to Pathanamthitta
- Kharagpur to Pathanamthitta
- Dongargarh to Pathanamthitta
- Aonla to Pathanamthitta
- Banda to Pathanamthitta
- Sehore to Pathanamthitta
- Bhiwadi to Pathanamthitta
- Sirsa to Pathanamthitta
- Sawai-Madhopur to Pathanamthitta
- Khammam to Pathanamthitta
- Khatu to Pathanamthitta
- Sasaram to Pathanamthitta

