There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Sooranad by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or subway
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 Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Sooranadtaxi
4h 57m₹8,230–13,438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Sasthankottatrain 06119
14h 10m₹671–3,399Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapurambus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Karunagapallibus
14h 28m₹1,086–5,293Drive 693.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sooranadcar 693.8 km
10h 33m₹7,766–11,217Subway, fly to Trivandrum, bus, taxi
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Karunagapallibus
- Take the taxi from Karunagapalli to Sooranadtaxi
5h 53m₹6,838–15,563Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Ezhukonetrain
10h 15m₹8,240–17,838Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
16h 12m₹1,310–3,421
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sooranad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sooranad is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Sooranad. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Karunagapalli via Kesavadasapuram and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Sooranad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Sasthankotta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Chennai and Sooranad is 678 km. The road distance is 693.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sooranad without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chennai to Sooranad, including transfers.
Chennai to Sooranad bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Sooranad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sooranad is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sooranad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Sasthankotta once a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Sooranad via Thiruvananthapuram, Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram, and Karunagapalli in around 14h 28m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Sasthankotta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Tuti Melur to Ezhukone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹3–75
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹310–3,900
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
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Sooranad bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram station.
Chennai to Sooranad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sasthankotta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sooranad is 694 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Chennai to Sooranad.
There are 194+ hotels available in Sooranad.

























