There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thumba by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 46m₹6,013–10,852Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
14h 57m₹510–3,858Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
14h 11m₹1,654–2,921Drive 722.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thumbacar 722.4 km
11h 8m₹8,124–11,734Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kochuvelitrain 12511 / ...
17h 34m₹539–4,145Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Madurai - Kalavasalbus FlixBus IN5129
- Take the bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Infosys Gatebus
17h 38m₹1,882–5,739
Chennai to Thumba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thumba is to train via Thiruvananthapuram Central which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thumba is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thumba. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thumba. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Veli via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
The distance between Chennai and Thumba is 640 km. The road distance is 722.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thumba without a car is to bus which takes 14h 11m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Chennai to Thumba, including transfers.
Chennai to Thumba bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thumba train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thumba is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,000 and takes 14h 11m, you could also train via Thiruvananthapuram Central, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thumba, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) twice daily. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Chennai Central to Kochuveli
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Madurai - Kalavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kodai Toll Gate to Infosys Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Thumba bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Chennai to Thumba train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thumba is 722 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Chennai to Thumba.
There are 841+ hotels available in Thumba.