There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thumba by subway, plane, bus, train, or car
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Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
2h 50m₹6,430–13,518Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kazhakuttamtrain 12697
14h 32m₹662–3,533Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
14h 11m₹1,654–2,921Drive 722.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thumbacar 722.3 km
11h 8m₹8,204–11,850Bus via Kuzhithurai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Marthandambus Chennai - Marthandam
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Infosys Gatebus
17h 7m₹1,918–4,065
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thumba is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thumba is to subway and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
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 Central and arriving at Kazhakuttam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Chennai and Thumba is 635 km. The road distance is 722.3 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 50m 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 Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thumba is to bus which takes 14h 11m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thumba, Kerala, India?
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kazhakuttam once a week. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 14h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
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Booking & Getting There
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 Kazhakuttam 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 831+ hotels available in Thumba.