There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Arthunkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
2h 44m₹450–1,636Bus via Kunnumma
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus
2h 51m₹449–736Drive 170.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Arthunkalcar 170.4 km
2h 41m₹1,911–2,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Arthunkaltaxi 170.4 km
2h 41m₹3,500–4,200Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Cherthalabus
4h 48m₹510–941
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Arthunkal is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹440 - ₹750 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Arthunkal is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Arthunkal. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Chertala via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Arthunkal. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Kerala and Arthunkal is 178 km. The road distance is 170.4 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Arthunkal without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Kerala to Arthunkal, including transfers.
Kerala to Arthunkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Arthunkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Arthunkal is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹440 - ₹750 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Arthunkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Arthunkal via Ambalapuzha and Chertala in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–600
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹360–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Arthunkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Arthunkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Arthunkal is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kerala to Arthunkal.
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