There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Colachel by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Trivandrum
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus
6h 49m₹5,712–12,147Train via Nilakkottai
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16236
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Eranieltrain 16127
15h 23m₹867–4,191Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
12h 47m₹1,442–3,785Drive 639.8 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Colachelcar 639.8 km
9h 42m₹7,303–10,548Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane BLR - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
7h 24m₹8,822–19,837Bus via Madiwala
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Trivandrumbus
16h 10m₹1,387–2,323Train
- Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Nagercoil Jntrain 17235
16h 15m₹1,081–3,643
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Colachel is to bus via Madiwala which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Colachel is to bus and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Colachel. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Eraniel via Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Colachel is 642 km. The road distance is 639.8 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 12h 47m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Bengaluru to Colachel, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Colachel bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Colachel is to bus which takes 12h 47m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train via Nilakkottai, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,200 and takes 15h 23m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Colachel, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,200 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Colachel via Kodaikanal Road and Eraniel in around 15h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Colachel bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay station.
Bengaluru to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Colachel is 640 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Bengaluru to Colachel.
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