Kerala to Chennai

Kerala to Chennai

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Kerala to Chennai Schedule

Kerala to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 01:20 - 20:35₹ 1,725
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 02:05 - 15:50₹ 2,000
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 05:00 - 18:25₹ 2,460
IndiGo Economy 07:35 - 14:45₹ 10,687
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 09:25 - 03:35₹ 1,465
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 10:45 - 23:10₹ 683
IndiGo Economy 13:30 - 17:10₹ 4,162
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 14:15 - 09:30₹ 2,067
Kingfisher Connect Non-AC Seater 17:45 - 08:00₹ 1,847
Air India Economy 18:50 - 20:15₹ 8,833
IndiGo Economy 20:45 - 06:25₹ 8,659
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 22:35 - 10:25₹ 673

Transportation from Kerala to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Kerala to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure2:05 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day30
Distance900 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBharathi Travels, BLM Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Kallada Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Kerala to Chennai

Travelling between Kerala 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 137.67 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.15.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Kerala and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kerala and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 18h to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Kerala and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 6.15 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 137.67 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 Kerala and Chennai ?

  • 14 from Kerala to Chennai starting from 02:05 Thalassery until 10:10 Quilandi
  • 10 from Kerala to Chennai starting from 14:15 Kannur until 18:15 Kozhikode
  • 6 from Kerala to Chennai starting from 07:55 Kozhikode Airport until 22:35 Kannur International Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kerala 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 Kerala to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 64.65.

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 Kerala and Chennai

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Kerala 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 Kerala and Chennai

Bharathi Travels, BLM Transports, Kallada Travels, Tippusultan 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 Kerala to Chennai?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% decided to fly
  • 40% took a train