There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Town 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 Muttom to Town Hallsubway
4h 55m₹5,722–9,502Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
10h 50m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 7mDrive 655.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ernakulam Towncar 655.6 km
9h 37m₹7,401–10,690Fly 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 53m₹6,093–10,937Bus 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 34m
Chennai to Ernakulam Town by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Town is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Town is to fly and subway which takes 4h 55m 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 Town. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Chennai and Ernakulam Town is 563 km. The road distance is 655.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Town without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Town, including transfers.
Chennai to Ernakulam Town bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ernakulam Town train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ernakulam Town is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ernakulam Town, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Town 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 10h 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 Muttom to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–45
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Town bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Ernakulam Town train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ernakulam Town is 656 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Chennai to Ernakulam Town.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Ernakulam Town.