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How to get fromChennai to Trivendrumby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Trivendrum by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    4h 4m
    ₹6,051–11,158

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 20635 / ...
    13h 37m
    ₹400–3,100

  3. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    14h 40m

  4. Drive  717.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Trivendrumcar car 717.7 km
    10h 54m
    ₹8,120–11,728

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
    14h 42m
    ₹1,301–2,561

  6. Train via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 22642
    16h 57m
    ₹430–3,300

Chennai to Trivendrum by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Trivendrum, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Trivendrum via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Trivandrum in around 14h 40m.

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