There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Kārkala by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Udupitrain 16346 / ...
15h 59m₹1,161–3,714Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Udupibus
- Take the taxi from Udupi to Kārkalataxi
16h 33m₹1,877–3,511Drive 657.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kārkalacar 657.3 km
10h 6m₹7,403–10,694Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Manipalbus
18h 13m₹1,884–3,475
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kārkala is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kārkala is to drive which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Kārkala. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Manipal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Kārkala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
The distance between Kerala and Kārkala is 721 km. The road distance is 657.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kārkala without a car is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 15h 59m to get from Kerala to Kārkala, including transfers.
Kerala to Kārkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kerala to Kārkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kārkala is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h 13m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kārkala, Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Udupi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 15h 23m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Manipal once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,600 and the journey takes 17h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum Central to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,600
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Kārkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Manipal station.
Kerala to Kārkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kārkala is 657 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Kerala to Kārkala.
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