There are 7 ways to get from Ernākulam to Chennai by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Subway to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from MG Road to Aluvasubway
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4h 47m₹5,713–9,515Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
11h 38m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 30mDrive 657.7 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Chennaicar 657.7 km
9h 39m₹7,425–10,725Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
7h 17m₹5,632–10,192Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
6h 52m₹6,379–12,441Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12h 52m
Ernākulam to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Chennai is to subway and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Chennai is 567 km. The road distance is 657.7 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ernākulam to Chennai, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Chennai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernākulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Chennai is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 38m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from MG Road to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹40–55
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹40–55
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Ernakulam Town to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Chennai bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernākulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Chennai is 658 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Ernākulam to Chennai.
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