There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Marthandambus
8h 4m₹1,677–3,851Train via Nāgercoil
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain 16861
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16366 / ...
8h 34m₹773–3,300Drive 350.5 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuramcar 350.5 km
5h 31m₹3,920–5,662Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 350.5 km
5h 31m₹6,500–8,000Bus via Madurai
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9h 30mTrain
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16849
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16344
16h 16m₹786–4,162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Kerala is to train via Nāgercoil which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Kerala is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Trivandrum via Marthandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Chettinad and Kerala is 400 km. The road distance is 350.5 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Chettinad to Kerala, including transfers.
Chettinad to Kerala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Chettinad to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Kerala is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train via Nāgercoil, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Kerala, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Karaikkudi Jn and Nagercoil Jn in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottaiyur to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chettinad to Kerala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Marthandam station.
Chettinad to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Kerala is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Chettinad to Kerala.
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