There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
3h 12m₹7,698–13,089Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
13h 27m₹1,141–3,840Bus via Kalikkavilai
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Vandalurbus
13h 37m₹1,638–6,773Drive 684 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennaicar 684 km
10h 48m₹7,718–11,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 684 km
10h 48m₹12,000–15,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15h 19m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at Vandalur via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kolathur, Chennai is 642 km. The road distance is 684 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 27m, you could also bus via Kalikkavilai, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹7,000 and takes 13h 37m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- Jjj Transport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Jjj Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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
Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Vandalur station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai is 684 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kolathur, Chennai.
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