There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Palayam 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 to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
6h 17m₹6,451–14,498Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
12h 27m₹661–3,202Bus via Nagercoil
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoilbus Chennai - Nagercoil
12h 16m₹1,159–2,065Drive 701.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Palayamcar 701.5 km
10h 30m₹7,963–11,502Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
6h 28m₹8,730–19,488Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain
9h 55m₹5,535–10,513Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Thuckalaybus
14h 15m₹1,268–3,766
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Palayam is to bus via Nagercoil which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Palayam is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nagercoil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Palayam is 688 km. The road distance is 701.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Palayam without a car is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 16m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Chennai to Palayam, including transfers.
Chennai to Palayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Palayam is to bus via Nagercoil which takes 12h 16m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,400 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 12h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Egmore to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹600–850
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Palayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nagercoil station.
Chennai to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Palayam is 702 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Chennai to Palayam.
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