There are 5 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
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpattitrain 16861
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
10h 29m₹461–3,654Drive 350.5 km
- Drive from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuramcar 350.5 km
5h 31m₹3,935–5,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 350.5 km
5h 31m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06126 / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
11h 53m
Chettinad to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Kerala is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 29m.
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 Chettinad and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Karaikkudi Jn and Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
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, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 29m.
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 train from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Karaikkudi Jn and Kovilpatti in around 10h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Kovilpatti to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
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
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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 Kovilpatti 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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