There are 5 ways to get from Keelakarai to Kerala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Nagercoil Jntrain 22621
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16366 / ...
8h 21m₹693–3,294Bus
- Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9h 24mDrive 289.8 km
- Drive from Keelakarai to Thiruvananthapuramcar 289.8 km
4h 24m₹3,268–4,720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Keelakarai to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 289.8 km
4h 24m₹5,000–6,500Train via Tirunelveli
- Take the train from Ramanathapuram to Tirunelvelitrain 22621
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
8h 48m₹693–3,294
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Keelakarai to Kerala is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Keelakarai to Kerala is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Keelakarai to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Trivandrum via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Keelakarai to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Ramanathapuram and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Keelakarai and Kerala is 426 km. The road distance is 289.8 km.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Keelakarai to Kerala, including transfers.
Keelakarai to Kerala bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ramanathapuram station.
The best way to get from Keelakarai to Kerala is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Keelakarai, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Ramanathapuram and Nagercoil Jn in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Keelakarai to Trivandrum via Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ramanathapuram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ramanathapuram to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Keelakarai to Kerala bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Keelakarai to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keelakarai to Kerala is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Keelakarai to Kerala.
There are 819+ hotels available in Kerala.