How to travel from Chandigarh to Kerala, India

The distance between Chandigarh and Kerala is around 2,258km (1,403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Chandigarh to Kerala by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,415($155)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Kochuveli.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,890($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance3,005km (1,867 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Kerala by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,670 ($21) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,415 ($155).

The distance between Chandigarh and Kerala is around 2,258km (1,403 miles).

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chandigarh and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Kerala is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹12,415 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,670 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chandigarh and Kerala. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chandigarh to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochuveli. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Indian Railways run train services between Chandigarh and Kerala. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chandigarh and Kerala. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chandigarh to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur, Baroda, Vadodara, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Majestic, Deepanjalinagar and Bangalore KSRTC. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Chandigarh and Kerala. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chandigarh and Kerala. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and arrive at Trivandrum (TRV) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Chandigarh to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chandigarh to Kerala typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and and arrive into Trivandrum (TRV).

The closest major airport to Kerala is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Kerala. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chandigarh and Kerala. The distance is around 3,005km (1,867 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹12,415 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chandigarh and Kerala

Transport options from Chandigarh to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
4h 40m
₹12,415($155)
every 20 mins2,487km (1,546 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ)4h 60m
₹18,065($225)
every 20 mins2,326km (1,445 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)5h 15m
₹10,825($135)
every 20 mins2,366km (1,470 miles)
Fly to Kannur (CNN)5h 15m
₹22,125($280)
every 20 mins2,258km (1,403 miles)
Plane and Taxi6hrs
₹12,415($155)
every 20 mins2,426km (1,508 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
₹12,575($160)
every 4 hours2,500km (1,553 miles)
Train
2 days 3h
₹1,670($21)
twice a week3,086km (1,918 miles)
Bus
2 days 22h
₹5,890($74)
once daily3,429km (2,130 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
₹28,255($355)
on demand3,005km (1,867 miles)

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Airports near Kerala

The following major airports near Kerala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Kerala
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Kerala
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Kerala