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There are 8 ways to get from Cherthala to Chennai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    5h 43m
    ₹5,715–9,570

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Peramburtrain train 22640 / ...
    13h 4m
    ₹370–2,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cherthala to Koyembedubus bus
    13h 56m
    ₹1,114–3,275

  4. Drive  690.6 km

    1. Drive from Cherthala to Chennaicar car 690.6 km
    10h 6m
    ₹7,815–11,288

  5. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    8h 2m
    ₹6,811–11,673

  6. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    7h 8m
    ₹7,474–13,907

  7. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    11h 15m
    ₹8,663–18,913

  8. Bus via Udumalaippettai

    1. Take the bus from Cherthala to Udumalaipettaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    16h 16m

Cherthala to Chennai by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration13h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₹370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 4m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Cherthala to Koyembedu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–3,300 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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