There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Bhatkal by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kochuveli
best- Take the train from Kochuveli to Bhatkaltrain 22114
14h 53m₹499–3,842Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Bhatkaltrain 16346
16h 25m₹390–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Bhatkalbus
18h 50m₹1,167–2,561Drive 749 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Bhatkalcar 749 km
11h 10m₹8,425–12,169Bus via Bengre
- Take the bus from Thampanoor Trivandram to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Brahamavara to Bhatkalbus
20h 58m₹1,797–2,326
Kerala to Bhatkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Bhatkal is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Bhatkal is to drive which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Bhatkal. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum Central and arriving at Bhatkal via Udupi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Bhatkal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Kerala and Bhatkal is 776 km. The road distance is 749 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Bhatkal without a car is to train via Kochuveli which takes 14h 53m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 14h 53m to get from Kerala to Bhatkal, including transfers.
Kerala to Bhatkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum Central station.
Kerala to Bhatkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kochuveli station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Bhatkal is to train via Kochuveli which takes 14h 53m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Bhatkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kochuveli to Bhatkal twice a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum Central to Bhatkal via Udupi in around 18h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kochuveli to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum Central to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,400
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Udupi to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–250
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Brahamavara to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–240
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Thampanoor Trivandram to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Bhatkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Udupi station.
Kerala to Bhatkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bhatkal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Bhatkal is 749 km. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Kerala to Bhatkal.
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