There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Chettinad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
7h 25m₹1,638–5,773Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Valliyurtrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Valliyur to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16862
7h 51m₹774–3,301Drive 341 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinadcar 341 km
5h 47m₹3,814–5,508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinadtaxi 341 km
5h 47m₹6,500–8,000Train via Kovilpatti
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Karaikkudi Jntrain 06166 / ...
8h 2m₹774–3,297Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
10h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Chettinad is to train via Kovilpatti which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Valliyur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Kerala and Chettinad is 403 km. The road distance is 341 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kerala to Chettinad, including transfers.
Kerala to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Kerala to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chettinad is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Chettinad, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chettinad via Valliyur and Karaikkudi Jn in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Valliyur to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kovilpatti to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- SKT Bus Transport
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- SKT Bus Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Kerala to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Chettinad is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Kerala to Chettinad.
There are 41+ hotels available in Chettinad.