There are 4 ways to get from Kalakkad to Kerala by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nanguneri to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16127 / ...
2h 56m₹643–1,794Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
2h 58m₹867–1,252Drive 114.7 km
- Drive from Kalakkad to Thiruvananthapuramcar 114.7 km
1h 51m₹1,287–1,859Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalakkad to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 114.7 km
1h 51m₹2,700–3,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalakkad to Kerala is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹1,800 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kalakkad to Kerala is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalakkad to Kerala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalakkad to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Nanguneri and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Kalakkad and Kerala is 128 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Kalakkad to Kerala, including transfers.
Kalakkad to Kerala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass station.
Kalakkad to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nanguneri station.
The best way to get from Kalakkad to Kerala is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Kalakkad, India and Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nanguneri to Thiruvananthapuram Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–500 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nanguneri to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalakkad to Kerala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Kalakkad to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalakkad to Kerala is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Kalakkad to Kerala.
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