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How to get fromKerala to Edakkal Cavesby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Edakkal Caves by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shoranur Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nilambur Road to Edakkal Cavestaxi taxi
    7h 53m
    ₹2,052–4,883

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain train 20632 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Sultan Batherybus bus
    8h 41m
    ₹770–2,302

  3. Drive 450.7 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Edakkal Cavescar car 450.7 km
    7h 3m
    ₹5,082–7,340

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Edakkal Cavestaxi taxi 450.7 km
    7h 3m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Sultan Batherybus bus
    9h 14m
    ₹904–1,481

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Edakkal Caves, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Sultan Bathery every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹550–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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