There are 7 ways to get from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Kalikkavilaibus
7h 55m₹1,797–3,361Train 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₹3,929–5,675Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 350.5 km
5h 31m₹6,500–8,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXM - TRV
7h 24m₹15,003–21,462Train
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Manamadurai Jntrain 16849
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16344
16h 16m₹786–4,162Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
8h 33m₹9,957–19,182
Madurai (IXM) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram is to train via Nāgercoil which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor via FlixBus Nagercoil - Kaliyakkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram. 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 Thiruvananthapuram is 401 km. The road distance is 350.5 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram, including transfers.
Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train via Nāgercoil, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Thiruvananthapuram, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Kalikkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Karaikkudi Jn and Nagercoil Jn in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Madurai to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- 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
Train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Kalikkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kalikkavilai station.
Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Chettinad to Thiruvananthapuram.
There are 803+ hotels available in Thiruvananthapuram.









