Driving from Chennai to Thrissur
Thrissur lies 526 km (327 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 642 km (399 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Thrissur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 315,957 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Chennai to Thrissur
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Staying in Thrissur
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Common questions
How far is Thrissur from Chennai?
526 km (327 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai; by road roughly 642 km (399 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Thrissur by car?
About 8 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Thrissur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.