Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
The distance from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram is about 783 km by road, roughly 15.5 hours (estimated). Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to other cities like Kochi (230 km),
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Overview
The distance from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram is about 783 km by road, roughly 15.5 hours (estimated). Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to other cities like Kochi (230 km), Kozhikode (420 km), Chennai (780 km), Bangalore (791 km) and Coimbatore (400 km) by road. Traffic congestion can be horrific during certain times as you get closer to the city.
Route Map
By Car: Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
783 km · ~17h · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 392Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 692Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ThiruvananthapuramThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
783 km · ~17h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → Thiruvananthapuram
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kanchipuram75 km from Chennai
Tamil Nadu
- Auroville165 km from Chennai
Puducherry
- Trichy400 km from Chennai
Tamil Nadu
- Dindigul510 km from Chennai
Tamil Nadu
- Madurai550 km from Chennai
Tamil Nadu
- Sivakasi630 km from Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Hotels in Thiruvananthapuram
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Treebo Park - 500m From Medical College
Thiruvananthapuram
Itsy Hotels Platinum Inn
Thiruvananthapuram
Itsy Hotels Ushodaya Royal Residency
Thiruvananthapuram
Treebo JP Residency
Thiruvananthapuram
Things to Do in Thiruvananthapuram
Priyadarshini Space Planetarium
One of the largest planetaria in India and rated as one of the best horizontal planetaria of the world. It has a collection of astronomical science objects from the…
Kovalam Beach
17 km from Thiruvananthapuram City, the locals believe this to be one of the finest beaches in India. There are 2 large beaches and they are highly safe for swimming.
Shanghumukham Beach
This city beach is 8 km outside the city centre, adjacent to the airport. Local people flock here to watch the sunset.
Veli Tourist Village
A lake blending into the beach, almost as if it were teasing the sea. This area features boating, horse riding on the beach, a floating bridge, a shallow pond where you…
Central Stadium
A multipurpose stadium used mainly for athletics and football. It is also one of the main venues of annual Onam festival in Thiruvananthapuram.
Greenfield International Stadium
A multipurpose stadium used mainly for cricket. It is the major venue for the Kerala cricket team, and various national and international cricket matches are held here.
Suggested Thiruvananthapuram Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
- Travel from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram (about 15.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Napier Museum
Day 2Explore Thiruvananthapuram
- Visit Veli Tourist Village
- Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Visit East Fort
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Connemara Market
- Head back to Chennai
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
783 km
15.5 hours
Approximately 783 km by road from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram, roughly 15.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
783 km
The nearest railway station to Thiruvananthapuram is Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station, about 0 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Thiruvananthapuram trip and see the full Chennai → Thiruvananthapuram → next stop route.
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Thiruvananthapuram → Punalur
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Thiruvananthapuram → Kollam
About 75 km by road
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About 783 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 3 km away.
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