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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Trivendrum by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, fly to Trivandrum

    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 14m
    ₹6,051–12,158

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    14h 42m
    ₹992–3,027

  4. Drive  717.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Trivendrumcar car 717.7 km
    10h 54m
    ₹6,977–10,077

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Trivendrumtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    ₹10,430–15,538

  6. Train via Perambur

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

  7. Bus via FlixBus Trivandrum - Techno Park

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram Techno Parkbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    17h 5m

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 14m

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, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram every 3 hours, and the journey takes 13h 55m. Seven other operators also service this route.

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