There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Chinnathurai by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3h 13m₹6,813–11,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Parassalatrain 20635
12h 46m₹829–3,476Bus via Marthandam
- Take the bus from Koyambedu-Cmbt to Marthandambus
14h 6m₹1,508–3,727Drive 722.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chinnathuraicar 722.9 km
10h 49m₹8,131–11,745Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilaibus
14h 41m₹1,338–3,876
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chinnathurai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chinnathurai is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chinnathurai. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Marthandam via Koyambedu-Cmbt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chinnathurai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Chennai and Chinnathurai is 671 km. The road distance is 722.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chinnathurai without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Chennai to Chinnathurai, including transfers.
Chennai to Chinnathurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyambedu-Cmbt station.
Chennai to Chinnathurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chinnathurai is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus via Marthandam, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chinnathurai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyambedu-Cmbt to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,000
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,000–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from JFK to New York City, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Chinnathurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Marthandam station.
Chennai to Chinnathurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chinnathurai is 723 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Chennai to Chinnathurai.
There are 704+ hotels available in Chinnathurai.












