There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Mattancherry by subway, plane, train, car ferry, 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.
Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 30m₹6,130–10,838Train, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
- Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry
11h 31m₹528–2,965Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 15m₹1,054–4,955Drive 667.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mattancherrycar 667.7 km
9h 51m₹7,476–10,798Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ernakulambus Chennai - Ernakulam
- Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry
13h 2m₹776–1,620Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jntrain 18189 / ...
13h 43m₹719–3,133
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mattancherry is to bus and car ferry which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mattancherry is to subway and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mattancherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Mattancherry. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Chennai and Mattancherry is 569 km. The road distance is 667.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mattancherry without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Chennai to Mattancherry, including transfers.
Chennai to Mattancherry bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Mattancherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mattancherry is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 43m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mattancherry, India?
Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ernakulam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h 59m. Eight other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 13h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- 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
Train from Perambur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–850
- Phone
- +91 471 232 1132
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Tourism
Car ferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹50
- Website
- Kerala Tourism
Car ferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹50
- Website
- Kerala Tourism
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Mattancherry bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Chennai to Mattancherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mattancherry is 668 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Chennai to Mattancherry.
There are 1245+ hotels available in Mattancherry.


























