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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Colachel by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain train
    6h 28m
    ₹6,144–11,962

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain train 16127 / ...
    13h 12m
    ₹771–3,332

  3. Bus via Nagercoil

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus bus Chennai - Nagercoil
    12h 19m
    ₹1,209–2,165

  4. Drive 704.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Colachelcar car 704.9 km
    10h 32m
    ₹7,908–11,422

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    6h 30m
    ₹8,863–20,422

  6. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain train
    10h 42m
    ₹6,228–11,477

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Thuckalaybus bus
    14h 21m
    ₹1,378–3,926

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,814Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Colachel, India?

IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil once daily. Tickets cost ₹576–1,400 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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