The average train between Surat and Cherthala takes 29h 7m and the fastest train takes 25h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Surat to Cherthala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Surat and Cherthala. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Surat is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cherthala at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

30h 24m • 1 change
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27h 2m • 1 change
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30h 18m • 1 change
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30h 24m • 1 change
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30h 35m • 1 change
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28h 59m • 1 change
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25h 32m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Surat to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Surat station and arriving at Cherthala station via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 7m.
Surat to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surat station.
Surat to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
The distance between Surat and Cherthala is 1,333.8 km. The road distance is 1,557 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Surat to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–5,000 and the journey takes 23h 58m.