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 Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapurambus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
12h 52m₹1,122–4,601Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16331
17h 4m₹436–3,150Drive 640.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuramcar 640.2 km
10h 10m₹6,223–8,989Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
15h 23m₹1,015–3,521
Karnātaka to Kerala by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala is to drive which takes 10h 10m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karnātaka to Kerala. However, there are services departing from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and arriving at Trivandrum via Bengaluru and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Karnātaka to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Krishnarajapurm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
The distance between Karnātaka and Kerala is 648 km. The road distance is 640.2 km.
The best way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala without a car is to bus via Kesavadasapuram which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Karnātaka to Kerala, including transfers.
Karnātaka to Kerala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar station.
Karnātaka to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Karnātaka to Kerala is to bus via Kesavadasapuram which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 4m.
What companies run services between Karnātaka, India and Kerala, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹1,300–4,500 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Thiruvananthapuram Central once a week. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,500
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Karnātaka to Kerala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Karnātaka to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karnātaka to Kerala is 640 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Karnātaka to Kerala.
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