There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Elanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
4h 12m₹810–2,342Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Vadakkancherybus
6h 54m₹610–3,824Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Vadakkencherrybus
7h 31m₹639–1,006Drive 307 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Elanadcar 307 km
4h 26m₹3,444–4,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Elanadtaxi 307 km
4h 26m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Vadakkancherybus
9h 1m₹704–1,260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Elanad is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Elanad is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Elanad. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Vadakkencherry via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Elanad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Thrisur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Kerala and Elanad is 313 km. The road distance is 307 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Elanad without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kerala to Elanad, including transfers.
Kerala to Elanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Elanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Elanad is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Elanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Elanad via Ambalapuzha, Cherthala, and Vadakkencherry in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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 Cherthala to Vadakkencherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹390–900
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Elanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Elanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Elanad is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Kerala to Elanad.
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