Trivandrum to Chennai

Trivandrum to Chennai

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Trivandrum to Chennai Schedule

Trivandrum to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 05:15 - 20:35₹ 518
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 06:15 - 23:10₹ 753
Air India Economy 08:00 - 17:15₹ 8,718
IndiGo Economy 10:55 - 15:15₹ 6,979
IndiGo Economy #6E98613:50 - 15:10₹ 4,639
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:35 - 05:50₹ 2,818
Orange Tours AC Sleeper 17:45 - 08:00₹ 1,617
Tippusultan Travels Non-AC Seater 18:30 - 08:15₹ 1,271
Kallada Travels AC Sleeper 20:15 - 09:00₹ 1,617
IndiGo Economy 22:50 - 08:30₹ 5,879

Transportation from Trivandrum to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Trivandrum to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day28
Distance759 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBLM Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Trivandrum to Chennai

Travelling between Trivandrum 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 243.26 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.55.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Trivandrum and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

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

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

Travelling between Trivandrum and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 8.55 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 243.26 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 Trivandrum and Chennai ?

  • 12 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 15:35 Thiruvananthapuram until 20:15 Thiruvananthapuram
  • 9 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 06:40 Thiruvananthapuram Airport until 20:10 Thiruvananthapuram Airport
  • 7 from Trivandrum to Chennai starting from 16:05 Trivandrum Central until 19:15 Trivandrum Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Trivandrum 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 Trivandrum to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 89.40.

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 Trivandrum and Chennai

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Trivandrum 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 Trivandrum and Chennai

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 Trivandrum 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

  • 67% took a train
  • 21% decided to fly
  • 12% opted for a bus