There are 4 ways to get from Karnātaka to Kerala by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Kesavadasapuram
best- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Bangalore, Karnataka - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
12h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16526
17h 3m₹430–3,228Drive 641.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuramcar 641.2 km
10h 11m₹7,233–10,447Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
15h 13m₹1,015–3,521
Karnātaka to Kerala by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 17h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala is to drive which takes 10h 11m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karnātaka to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Trivandrum via Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Karnātaka to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Sir M. Visveshwaraya and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
The distance between Karnātaka and Kerala is 646 km. The road distance is 641.2 km.
The best way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala without a car is to bus via Kesavadasapuram which takes 12h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Karnātaka to Kerala, including transfers.
Karnātaka to Kerala bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Karnātaka to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala is to bus via Kesavadasapuram which takes 12h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 17h 3m.
What companies run services between Karnātaka, India and Kerala, India?
SBM Traansport operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 12h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram Central once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Karnātaka to Kerala bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Karnātaka to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karnātaka to Kerala is 641 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Karnātaka to Kerala.
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