There are 7 ways to get from Chettinad to Ernākulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Towntrain
11h₹605–4,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362
14h 6m₹401–3,154Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Devakottai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
12h 26mDrive 328.8 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Ernākulamcar 328.8 km
5h 40m₹3,713–5,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Ernākulamtaxi 328.8 km
5h 40m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
7h 21m₹11,087–18,462Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
8h 55m₹8,240–17,758
Chettinad to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Chettinad and arriving at Ernakulam Town via Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Chettinad and Ernākulam is 497 km. The road distance is 328.8 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Ernākulam without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Chettinad to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Chettinad to Ernākulam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chettinad station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Ernākulam is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a train from Chettinad to Ernakulam Town via Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn, and Palakkad in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Ernakulam, Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–35,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chettinad to Ernākulam bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Ernākulam is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Chettinad to Ernākulam.
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