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How to get fromKerala to Chennaiby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kerala to Chennai by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Cochin International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    2h 26m
    ₹5,932–10,607

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmoretrain train 20636 / ...
    14h
    ₹400–3,100

  3. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    14h 46m
    ₹1,208–4,978

  4. Drive  713.2 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennaicar car 713.2 km
    11h 5m
    ₹8,002–11,558

  5. Fly from Calicut International Airport

    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    2h 51m
    ₹6,791–10,441

  6. Fly from Kannur International Airport

    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CNN - MAA
    2h 54m
    ₹7,942–17,118

  7. Fly from Trivandrum, subway

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    3h 27m
    ₹7,377–15,529

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    14h 49m
    ₹958–3,078

Kerala to Chennai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Chennai via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Madurai in around 14h 46m.

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