There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Chettinad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
12h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
13h 5m₹404–3,120Drive 328.6 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Chettinadcar 328.6 km
5h 41m₹3,711–5,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Chettinadtaxi 328.6 km
5h 41m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
10h 3m₹8,233–17,815
Ernākulam to Chettinad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Devakottai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chettinad via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Chettinad is 384 km. The road distance is 328.6 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 36m to get from Ernākulam to Chettinad, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Chettinad bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernākulam to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Chettinad is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Chettinad via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Devakottai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Chettinad bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernākulam to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Chettinad is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Ernākulam to Chettinad.
There are 40+ hotels available in Chettinad.