There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Chennimalai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Alappuzha
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Perunduraibus
10h 8m₹1,272–2,956Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruppurtrain 22503 / ...
10h 55m₹661–3,400Drive 404 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennimalaicar 404 km
6h 36m₹4,515–6,522Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennimalaitaxi 404 km
6h 36m₹7,000–9,000Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CCJ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Erode Jntrain
9h 10m₹4,147–11,061Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Thiruvallabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus FlixBus IN4450
12h 37m₹1,151–2,426
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Chennimalai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Chennimalai is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Chennimalai. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Perundurai via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Chennimalai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ingur via Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Kerala and Chennimalai is 505 km. The road distance is 404 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chennimalai without a car is to bus via Alappuzha which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Kerala to Chennimalai, including transfers.
Kerala to Chennimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Chennimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chennimalai is to bus via Alappuzha which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Chennimalai, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Chennimalai via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Perundurai in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruppur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 18m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–6,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Perundurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Thiruvalla - Bus Stand to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Chennimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Chennimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Chennimalai is 404 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Kerala to Chennimalai.
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