Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram

Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram

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Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram Schedule

Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy #6E65405:15 - 06:45₹ 6,150
IndiGo Economy 07:40 - 12:45₹ 6,560
IndiGo Economy 11:20 - 16:10₹ 6,560
IndiGo Economy #6E56312:05 - 13:20₹ 8,473
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:55 - 05:55₹ 2,333
Jayavin Travels AC Sleeper 17:00 - 05:50₹ 2,022
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 18:00 - 08:00₹ 3,465
Parveen Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 20:15 - 09:45₹ 1,906

Transportation from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day11
Distance829 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAron 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 Thiruvananthapuram

Travelling between Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 69.29 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.24.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 16h 35m to reach Thiruvananthapuram.

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

Travelling between Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram can be as cheap as USD 15.24 if you opt for a Tippusultan Travels bus and as expensive as USD 69.29 if you buy a Aron Transports Bus 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 Thiruvananthapuram ?

  • 11 from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 15:55 Chennai until 20:30 Chennai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram.

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 Trivandrum, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 83.66.

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 Trivandrum

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Trivandrum overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Trivandrum

Aron Transports, BLM Transports, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

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 Thiruvananthapuram?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 96% took a train
  • 4% decided to fly