There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
4h 54m₹5,718–9,492Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 22639 / ...
11h 50m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 15mDrive 658.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Stationcar 658.2 km
9h 41m₹7,431–10,733Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
5h 56m₹6,098–10,942Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 41m
Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station is to fly and subway which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Chennai and Ernakulam Junction Station is 566 km. The road distance is 658.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station, including transfers.
Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ernakulam Junction Station, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala hourly, and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Aluva to Ernakulam South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Website
- Diamond Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Diamond Tours and Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station is 658 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Chennai to Ernakulam Junction Station.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Ernakulam Junction Station.









