There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Ambalathara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanhangadtrain 16346 / ...
10h 40m₹911–3,147Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Kanhangadbus
12h 48m₹1,734–3,178Drive 534.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Ambalatharacar 534.9 km
8h 15m₹5,188–7,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Ambalatharataxi 534.9 km
8h 15m₹9,500–12,000Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kanhagadbus
14h 43m₹1,282–2,003
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Ambalathara is to bus via Kottayam which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Ambalathara is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Ambalathara. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Kanhangad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Ambalathara. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kanhangad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Kerala and Ambalathara is 560 km. The road distance is 534.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Ambalathara without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Kerala to Ambalathara, including transfers.
Kerala to Ambalathara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kerala to Ambalathara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Ambalathara is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 48m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Ambalathara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanhangad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 31m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Kanhangad twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
Bus from Kottayam to Kanhagad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–750
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Deluxe Air Bus
- ₹650–750
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Ambalathara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kanhangad station.
Kerala to Ambalathara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanhangad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Ambalathara is 535 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Kerala to Ambalathara.
There are 64+ hotels available in Ambalathara.