Facts about the transport from Chennai to Ernakulam
| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 7:55 早上 |
| Latest Departure | 9:20 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 669 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, IndiGo |
Chennai to Ernakulam
Best Options
$74
$118
Other Options
Transportation from Chennai to Ernakulam
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Trains$ 8.07
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Flights$ 73.50
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Chennai
To Chennai
From Ernakulam
Popular Routes in India
How to get from Chennai to Ernakulam
Travelling between Chennai and Ernakulam is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 117.38 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 73.50.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ernakulam?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Chennai and Ernakulam depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Ernakulam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 30m to reach Ernakulam.
How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Ernakulam?
Travelling between Chennai and Ernakulam can be as cheap as USD 73.50 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 117.38 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Ernakulam ?
- 5 from Chennai to Ernakulam starting from 07:55 Chennai Airport until 21:20 Chennai Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Ernakulam.
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 Chennai to Ernakulam, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 73.50.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 Chennai and Ernakulam
IndiGo
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.
What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Ernakulam?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 50% chosen flight+Train
- 41% decided to fly
- 9% took a train