Chennai to Trivandrum

Chennai to Trivandrum

Chennai
Trivandrum
Mon, May 27
One Way
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Chennai to Trivandrum Schedule

Chennai to Trivandrum Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Cab Expresso Van 8pax Any time₹ 28,025
IndiGo Economy #6E65405:15 - 06:45₹ 4,552
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 09:45 - 00:20₹ 1,530
IndiGo Economy 11:40 - 20:25₹ 5,612
IndiGo Economy #6E89112:10 - 13:20₹ 4,552
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:55 - 05:55₹ 2,333
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 17:30 - 08:00₹ 2,079
Vetri Travels AC Sleeper 18:15 - 07:45₹ 1,847
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 20:00 - 09:55₹ 2,541
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 23:10 - 15:40₹ 1,675

Transportation from Chennai to Trivandrum

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Trivandrum

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure4:35 凌晨
Latest Departure9:00 晚上
Departures per day16
Distance821 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCab Expresso, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Mrm Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Trivandrum

Travelling between Chennai and Trivandrum is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 336.47 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.25.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Trivandrum?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Chennai and Trivandrum depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Trivandrum. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 16h 25m to reach Trivandrum.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Trivandrum?

Travelling between Chennai and Trivandrum can be as cheap as USD 15.25 if you opt for a Tippusultan Travels bus and as expensive as USD 336.47 if you buy a Cab Expresso taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Trivandrum ?

  • 12 from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 15:45 Chennai until 20:15 Chennai
  • 2 from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 04:35 Chennai Airport until 21:00 Chennai Airport
  • 2 from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Trivandrum.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Trivandrum, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 68.33.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Trivandrum

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Trivandrum overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Trivandrum

Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Mrm Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chennai and Trivandrum

Cab Expresso

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Trivandrum?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 69% took a train
  • 19% opted for a bus
  • 12% decided to fly