There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kalakkad by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- 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 taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kalakkadtaxi
5h 12m₹8,872–18,487Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Erode Jntrain 16315 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Nanguneritrain 16322
15h 10m₹973–4,189Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from Hosur to Nanguneri Toll Plazabus
10h 23m₹1,935–6,753Train
- Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Valliyurtrain 17235
14h 45m₹1,021–3,493Drive 576.6 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kalakkadcar 576.6 km
8h 52m₹6,581–9,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kalakkadtaxi 576.6 km
8h 52m₹14,000–17,000Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- 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 train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nanguneritrain
9h₹5,733–13,207Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Nanguneri Tollbus FlixBus IN4338 / ...
12h 29m₹1,416–3,558
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kalakkad is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kalakkad is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Shanthi Nagar and arriving at Nanguneri Toll Plaza via Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Valliyur via Baiyyapanahalli Yard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kalakkad is 617 km. The road distance is 576.6 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kalakkad without a car is to bus via Hosūr which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bengaluru to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kalakkad bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Shanthi Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Baiyyapanahalli Yard station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kalakkad is to bus via Hosūr which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kalakkad, India?
You can take a bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kalakkad via Hosur, Hosur, and Nanguneri Toll Plaza in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Valliyur once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Bangalore Cant to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Erode Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–17,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kalakkad bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Hosur station.
Bengaluru to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kalakkad is 577 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Bengaluru to Kalakkad.
There are 20+ hotels available in Kalakkad.