Ernakulam to Chennai

Ernakulam to Chennai

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Ernakulam to Chennai Schedule

Ernakulam to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 01:20 - 20:35₹ 563
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 07:25 - 21:35₹ 1,890
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 08:30 - 22:00₹ 3,370
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 10:50 - 23:10₹ 1,495
IndiGo Economy #6E57112:45 - 13:55₹ 4,723
IndiGo Economy #6E18215:05 - 16:20₹ 5,503
IndiGo Economy #6E697516:35 - 17:50₹ 8,698
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 19:20 - 07:45₹ 1,825
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 21:00 - 11:30₹ 2,280
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 22:35 - 10:25₹ 1,475

Transportation from Ernakulam to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Ernakulam to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure7:15 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day14
Distance660 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, Azul Transports, Greenline Kerala, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Kallada Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Surya Connect, Tippusultan Travels, Vhb Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Ernakulam to Chennai

Travelling between Ernakulam and Chennai 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 68.12 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.71.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Ernakulam and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ernakulam and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 10m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Ernakulam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 7.71 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 68.12 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 Ernakulam and Chennai ?

  • 12 from Ernakulam to Chennai starting from 07:15 Ernakulam Jn until 22:35 Ernakulam Jn
  • 2 from Ernakulam to Chennai starting from 09:45 Kochi Airport India until 14:55 Kochi Airport India

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

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 Ernakulam to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 64.23.

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 Ernakulam and Chennai

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Ernakulam to Chennai 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 Ernakulam and Chennai

A1 Travels, Azul Transports, Greenline Kerala, Kallada Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Surya Connect, Tippusultan Travels, Vhb 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 Ernakulam to Chennai?

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

  • 94% took a train
  • 5% decided to fly
  • 1% Other