Chennai to Trivandrum

Chennai to Trivandrum

Chennai
Trivandrum
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$18
 
 
$336

Other Options

Chennai to Trivandrum Schedule

Chennai to Trivandrum Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air India Express Economy #IX233400:45 - 01:55₹ 3,663
IndiGo Economy #6E65405:15 - 06:45₹ 4,552
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 09:45 - 00:20₹ 2,015
IndiGo Economy 11:40 - 20:25₹ 5,612
IndiGo Economy #6E89112:10 - 13:20₹ 4,552
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 15:20 - 07:45₹ 1,690
Tippusultan Travels Non-AC Seater 16:30 - 06:30₹ 1,502
Vetri Travels AC Sleeper 18:15 - 07:45₹ 2,424
Jayavin Travels AC Sleeper 20:00 - 08:50₹ 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 Transport12h
Earliest Departure9:45 AM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day14
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Cab Expresso, Indian Railways, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Trivandrum

When you want to get from Chennai to Trivandrum, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 335.78. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 17.99.

How far is Chennai from Trivandrum?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chennai to Trivandrum. Your trip will be a total of 373 miles (600 km). The flying distance is 373 miles (600 km).

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

The travel time from Chennai to Trivandrum can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 12 to 30 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Chennai to Trivandrum varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tippusultan Travels: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 17.99 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 335.78.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chennai to Trivandrum:

  • Train tickets - USD 6.21 to USD 42.59;
  • Bus tickets - USD 18.00 to USD 50.37;
  • flight price: USD 79.17. From Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 18:30 Chennai Airport until 18:30 Chennai Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 225.95 to USD 335.79.

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 15:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:15. There are 11 available bus trips every day.
  • 1 by flight from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 18:30 Chennai Airport until 18:30 Chennai Airport
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chennai to Trivandrum any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chennai to Trivandrum is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chennai to Trivandrum. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 225.95.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Chennai to Trivandrum

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chennai to Trivandrum? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 78% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 22% decided to go for a bus.