There are 4 ways to get from Bhatkal to Kerala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bhatkal to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16345
16h 32m₹390–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Bhatkal to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Trivandrum Centralbus
17h 10m₹1,146–2,650Drive 748.7 km
- Drive from Bhatkal to Thiruvananthapuramcar 748.7 km
11h 6m₹8,421–12,163Bus via Padubidri
- Take the bus from Bhatkal to Padubidribus
- Take the bus from Padubdri to Thampanoor Trivandrambus
19h 9m₹1,486–1,937
Bhatkal to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bhatkal to Kerala is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 16h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bhatkal to Kerala is to drive which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhatkal to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Bhatkal and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Udupi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bhatkal and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 32m.
The distance between Bhatkal and Kerala is 767 km. The road distance is 748.7 km.
The best way to get from Bhatkal to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 16h 32m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000.
The train from Bhatkal to Thiruvananthapuram Central takes 16h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Bhatkal to Kerala bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, depart from Bhatkal station.
Bhatkal to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhatkal station.
The best way to get from Bhatkal to Kerala is to train which takes 16h 32m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700 and takes 17h 10m.
What companies run services between Bhatkal, India and Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bhatkal to Thiruvananthapuram Central once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 16h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bhatkal to Trivandrum Central via Udupi in around 17h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhatkal to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Bhatkal to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹245–251
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Bhatkal to Padubidri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–340
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Udupi to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,400
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Padubdri to Thampanoor Trivandram
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Bhatkal to Kerala bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, arrive at Udupi station.
Bhatkal to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhatkal to Kerala is 749 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Bhatkal to Kerala.
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