From Trivandrum to Chennai - Book Transport Tickets from INR 748

Trivandrum to Chennai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+11h 41m	$581.92
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	02:55	04:25	$147.65
Flight	Air India Express	Economy	04:35	22:30	$125.39
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	05:15	20:25	$18.54
Flight	Air India	Economy	05:40	06:15	$94.92
Flight	Air India Express	Economy	06:15	07:35	$85.54
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	06:35	07:55	$57.79
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	07:00	08:15	$63.73
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	07:25	15:45	$71.62
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	08:15	13:55	$103.53
Flight	Air India Express	Economy	08:35	13:50	$105.47
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	10:20	15:45	$92.45
Flight	Air India	Economy	10:45	06:15	$94.92
Bus	Essaar	AC Sleeper	11:30	08:00	$46.89
Bus	Essaar	AC Sleeper	11:50	08:00	$46.89
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	12:10	16:05	$151.60
Bus	Essaar	AC Sleeper	13:00	07:00	$46.89
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	13:20	16:45	$133.75
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	14:00	09:55	$18.37
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	15:00	07:45	$14.96

Transportation from Trivandrum to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Trivandrum to Chennai

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	1h 15m
Earliest Departure	6:40 утра
Latest Departure	11:00 вечера
Departures per day	112
Distance	1063 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air India, Air India Express, Cab Expresso, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels, TaxiBazaar, Vetri Travels, YBM Travels

Popular Routes

How to get from Trivandrum to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 312.84 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.35.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 48 hours to travel between Trivandrum and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Trivandrum and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 23h 5m to reach Chennai.

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

84 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 06:40 Thiruvananthapuram Airport until 23:00 Thiruvananthapuram Airport
16 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 15:00 Trivandrum Central until 19:15 Trivandrum Central
4 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 16:20 Thampanoor until 20:05 Thampanoor
8 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 00:00 Trivandrum Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Trivandrum Hotel Transfer

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

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 Trivandrum to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 45.56.

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 Trivandrum and Chennai

Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Trivandrum to Chennai 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 Trivandrum and Chennai

Jayavin Travels, Vetri 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 Trivandrum and Chennai

Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar

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.

Trivandrum to Chennai