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

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 73.06 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.23.

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

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 15 hours to travel between Chennai and Trivandrum depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Trivandrum. Flight will bring you to your destination in 8h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 25m to reach Trivandrum.

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

Travelling between Chennai and Trivandrum can be as cheap as USD 15.23 if you opt for a Tippusultan Travels bus and as expensive as USD 73.06 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 Trivandrum ?

  • 11 from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 15:55 Chennai until 20:30 Chennai
  • 2 by flight from Chennai to Trivandrum starting from 04:50 Chennai Airport until 09:35 Chennai Airport

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

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

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 Trivandrum?

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% chosen flight