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How to get fromEraniel to Chennaiby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Eraniel to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    5h 43m
    ₹7,455–16,508

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmoretrain train 16128 / ...
    14h 7m
    ₹380–2,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    13h 34m
    ₹762–5,563

  4. Drive  701.1 km

    1. Drive from Eraniel to Chennaicar car 701.1 km
    10h 23m
    ₹7,806–11,275

  5. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Eraniel to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    6h 55m
    ₹8,080–17,292

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Eraniel to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    5h 29m
    ₹10,706–14,749

  7. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Eraniel to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    6h 22m
    ₹11,824–17,571

  8. Bus via Koyembedu

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Koyembedubus bus
    13h 56m
    ₹1,022–4,218

Eraniel to Chennai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₹762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Eraniel, India and Chennai, India?

Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Marthandam to Chennai every 3 hours, and the journey takes 12h 45m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 7m.

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