There are 8 ways to get from Cherthala to Chennai by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
5h 43m₹5,715–10,070Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Peramburtrain 22640 / ...
13h 4m₹370–2,900Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
14h 14mDrive 690.6 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Chennaicar 690.6 km
10h 6m₹7,802–11,269Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cherthala to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
8h 2m₹6,811–12,173Bus to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
7h 8m₹7,474–15,907Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cherthala to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
11h 15m₹8,163–18,913Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Koyembedubus
15h 36m₹1,114–3,275
Cherthala to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Chennai is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly and Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherthala and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Cherthala and Chennai is 600 km. The road distance is 690.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Cherthala to Chennai, including transfers.
Cherthala to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Chennai is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 14h 14m.
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, you can take a bus from Cherthala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly and Thrissur, Kerala in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Cherthala to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Cherthala to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Cherthala to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Cherthala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Chennai is 691 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Cherthala to Chennai.
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