There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Piravam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Piravamtaxi
3h 35m₹6,230–11,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tripunituratrain 12623 / ...
12h 54m₹858–4,127Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
13h 10mDrive 647 km
- Drive from Chennai to Piravamcar 647 km
10h 5m₹7,344–10,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Piravamtaxi 647 km
10h 5m₹14,000–17,000Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22649 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vaikomtrain 12626
14h 1m₹970–4,344Bus via Udumalaippettai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udumalpet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Udumalaipettai to Koothattukulambus
16h 27m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Piravam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Piravam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Piravam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Piravam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Piravam Road via Tripunitura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
The distance between Chennai and Piravam is 578 km. The road distance is 647 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Piravam without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chennai to Piravam, including transfers.
Chennai to Piravam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Piravam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Piravam is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs ₹850 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Piravam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 19m. 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
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–17,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Piravam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Piravam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Piravam is 647 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Chennai to Piravam.
There are 169+ hotels available in Piravam.