Chennai to Trivandrum

Chennai to Trivandrum

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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₹ 4,957
IndiGo Economy 07:40 - 10:55₹ 6,426
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 09:00 - 22:55₹ 435
Air India Economy 11:10 - 19:05₹ 9,119
IndiGo Economy #6E56312:05 - 13:20₹ 7,619
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 15:10 - 06:40₹ 2,156
Orange Tours AC Sleeper 17:30 - 06:30₹ 2,033
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 19:45 - 11:30₹ 3,491
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 20:10 - 09:55₹ 3,270
SpiceJet Economy 23:05 - 05:25₹ 17,039

Transportation from Chennai to Trivandrum

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Trivandrum

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport8h 15m
Earliest Departure4:50 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day13
Distance721 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India Express, Aron Transports, BLM Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, 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

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 73.06. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 15.23.

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 449 miles (721 km). The flying distance is 4359 miles (7013 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 9 to 15 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 15.23 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 73.06.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 8.55 to USD 39.21;
  • Bus tickets - USD 15.24 to USD 69.24;
  • flight price: USD 58.14 - USD 73.07. From Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 04:50 Chennai Airport until 09:35 Chennai Airport

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 15:55 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:30. There are 11 available bus trips every day.
  • 2 by flight from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 04:50 Chennai Airport until 09:35 Chennai Airport

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.

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:

  • 96% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 4% chosen flight