Chennai to Kerala

Chennai to Kerala

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Chennai to Kerala Schedule

Chennai to Kerala Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air India Express Economy 00:45 - 08:30₹ 3,828
IndiGo Economy 05:15 - 12:55₹ 8,811
IndiGo Economy #6E539407:55 - 09:10₹ 5,549
IndiGo Economy 08:45 - 18:10₹ 5,830
IndiGo Economy 11:20 - 19:00₹ 5,365
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 13:25 - 02:37₹ 3,225
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 15:20 - 02:50₹ 1,925
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 16:20 - 04:09₹ 3,030
Azul Transports A/C Semi Sleeper 19:00 - 10:15₹ 2,299
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 20:10 - 08:33₹ 1,525
IndiGo Economy 23:25 - 07:25₹ 4,974

Transportation from Chennai to Kerala

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Kerala

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:10 AM
Latest Departure11:40 PM
Departures per day68
Distance854 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBharathi Travels, BLM Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Kallada Travels, Tippusultan Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Kerala

Travelling between Chennai and Kerala 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 107.90 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.09.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Kerala. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 17h 5m to reach Kerala.

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

Travelling between Chennai and Kerala can be as cheap as USD 6.09 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 107.90 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 Kerala ?

  • 52 from Chennai to Kerala starting from 13:25 Chennai Central until 23:40 Chennai Central
  • 10 from Chennai to Kerala starting from 05:10 Chennai Airport until 20:25 Chennai Airport
  • 6 from Chennai to Kerala starting from 16:35 Chennai until 21:00 Chennai

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

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 Kerala, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 52.30.

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 Kerala

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Kerala 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 Kerala

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

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

  • 92% decided to fly
  • 8% took a train