The Chennai to Ernakulam bus route covers approximately 696 kms and takes about 12 hrs 45 mins. A total of 48 direct buses operated by 29 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 13:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:30.
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Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, while common drop locations in Ernakulam are Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Attingal, Edapally, Fort, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kadavanthara, Kalamassery, MG Road, Others.
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RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Orange Tours And Travels, Kingfisher Connect, Vetri Travels, YBM Travels(BLM) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 4999.00 depending on the bus type and features.









