There are 9 ways to get from Bengaluru to Keelakarai by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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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 Keelakaraitaxi
5h 55m₹8,472–19,787Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 07355
15h 28m₹667–2,924Train via Jalārpet
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Ramanathapuramtrain 16734
10h 49m₹758–3,709Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 22mDrive 510.9 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Keelakaraicar 510.9 km
7h 31m₹5,754–8,311Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Keelakaraitaxi 510.9 km
7h 31m₹12,000–15,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 45m₹4,782–10,687Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
8h 33m₹5,577–11,922Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
11h 33m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,000 and takes 15h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Keelakarai is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Keelakarai is 668 km. The road distance is 510.9 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Keelakarai without a car is to train via Jalārpet which takes 10h 49m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Bengaluru to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Keelakarai is to train via Jalārpet which takes 10h 49m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Keelakarai via Jolarpettai and Ramanathapuram in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Keelakarai via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Jolarpettai to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Keelakarai is 511 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Bengaluru to Keelakarai.
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