There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Kovilpattibus
7h 24m₹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₹3,811–5,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinadtaxi 341 km
5h 47m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
8h 14m₹11,278–21,559Train via Kovilpatti
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Karaikkudi Jntrain 06166 / ...
8h 2m₹774–3,297
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad is to train via Kovilpatti which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram and Chettinad is 403 km. The road distance is 341 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, 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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chettinad via Valliyur and Karaikkudi Jn in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettinad.
There are 43+ hotels available in Chettinad.