There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain 16128
5h 12m₹552–1,954Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Thuckalaybus
6h 9m₹1,466–3,098Drive 268.6 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palacecar 268.6 km
3h 59m₹3,031–4,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palacetaxi 268.6 km
3h 59m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Trivendrumbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalaybus FlixBus IN4430
7h 40m₹836–2,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thuckalay via Chertala and Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Padmanabhapuram Palace is 264 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Padmanabhapuram Palace, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace via Cherthala, Chertala, Kazhakkottam, Kazhakootam, and Thuckalay in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Kazhakkottam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,700
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkottam station.
Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Ernākulam to Padmanabhapuram Palace.
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