There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Balalkunnu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nileshwartrain 16346 / ...
10h 55m₹1,208–3,422Bus via Kottayam
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kanhagadbus
16h 30m₹722–1,373Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Kanhangadbus
14h 35m₹1,174–2,548Drive 539 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Balalkunnucar 539 km
8h 25m₹6,122–8,843Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Balalkunnutaxi 539 km
8h 25m₹9,500–12,000
Kerala to Balalkunnu by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Balalkunnu is to bus via Kottayam which costs ₹700 - ₹1,400 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Balalkunnu is to drive which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Balalkunnu. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Vellarikundu via Kanhagad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Balalkunnu. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Nileshwar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Kerala and Balalkunnu is 570 km. The road distance is 539 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Balalkunnu without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Kerala to Balalkunnu, including transfers.
Kerala to Balalkunnu bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kerala to Balalkunnu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Balalkunnu is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Balalkunnu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nileshwar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 18m. 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 Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- 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 Balalkunnu bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kanhangad station.
Kerala to Balalkunnu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nileshwar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Balalkunnu is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Kerala to Balalkunnu.
There are 62+ hotels available in Balalkunnu.