There are 5 ways to get from Trivendrum to Chennai by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
2h 5m₹5,932–14,281Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmoretrain 20636 / ...
14h 12m₹400–3,100Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5530
16h 11m₹1,072–3,658Drive 712.3 km
- Drive from Trivendrum to Chennaicar 712.3 km
11h₹7,649–11,048Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
16h 5m₹440–3,400
Trivendrum to Chennai by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trivendrum to Chennai is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Trivendrum to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trivendrum to Chennai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Trivendrum and Chennai is 637 km. The road distance is 712.3 km.
The best way to get from Trivendrum to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Trivendrum to Chennai, including transfers.
Trivendrum to Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Trivendrum to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Trivendrum to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 14h 12m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,700 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between Trivendrum, India and 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 Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Trivendrum to Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Chennai is 2h 30m behind Trivendrum. It is currently 10:26 PM in Trivendrum and 7:56 PM in Chennai.
Trivendrum to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trivendrum to Chennai is 712 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Trivendrum to Chennai.
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