There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Palayam 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 46m₹5,632–12,027Train via Nilakkottai
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16236
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Eranieltrain 16127
15h 20m₹757–4,061Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
12h 44m₹1,332–3,635Drive 636.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Palayamcar 636.4 km
9h 39m₹7,263–10,491Bus, 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 21m₹8,772–19,737Bus via Madiwala
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Trivandrumbus
16h 6m₹1,307–2,193Train
- Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Nagercoil Jntrain 17235
16h 12m₹1,031–3,543
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Palayam is to bus via Madiwala which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,200 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Palayam is to bus and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Palayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Eraniel via Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Palayam is 639 km. The road distance is 636.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Palayam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Bengaluru to Palayam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Palayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Palayam is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train via Nilakkottai, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 20m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, 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 Palayam via Kodaikanal Road and Eraniel in around 15h 20m.
- 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 Palayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay station.
Bengaluru to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Palayam is 636 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Bengaluru to Palayam.
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