Is there a direct train?

No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Chandigarh.

How to reach from Delhi?

Take the Shatabdi Express or a Volvo bus from ISBT.

Yes, flying is much faster than the 48-hour train journey.

What is the nearest airport?

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC).

Are there buses from Kerala?

No, direct bus services do not exist for this distance.

Chavakkad

Chandigarh

Train Flight

Chavakkad to Chandigarh

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Chavakkad to the planned city of Chandigarh covers approximately 2700 km. You must reach Thrissur station to board a train to New Delhi, then transfer to a train or bus for Chandigarh. Alternatively, fly from Kochi to Chandigarh International Airport. This route connects the tropical south with the modern, grid-planned city of the north.

Total Distance: 2700 km by road, 2300 km air distance.

Fastest Way

Flight from Kochi to Chandigarh via Delhi is the fastest.

Cheapest Way

Sleeper class train is the most economical.

Compare Chavakkad to Chandigarh Routes

	Train Connecting	Flight Connecting
Duration	48 hours	7 hours
Avg Price	2400 - 5500 INR	10000 - 20000 INR
Operator	Kerala Express to Delhi + Kalka Shatabdi	IndiGo
Route	Thrissur - New Delhi - Chandigarh	COK - DEL - IXC
Tip	The Kalka Shatabdi is the most comfortable train for the final leg.	Direct flights from Delhi to Chandigarh are frequent.

Travel Tips

Local Transport
Use the CTU bus service for affordable travel within the city.
Food
Try the authentic Punjabi food at Sector 17 market.
Booking
Book your train tickets well in advance as this route is high-demand.
Weather
Chandigarh experiences extreme heat in summer and cold in winter.
Navigation
The city is grid-planned, making it very easy to navigate using maps.