There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Koottanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shoranur Jn
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shoranur Jntrain 12076 / ...
5h 50m₹643–2,238Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Pattambitrain 16606 / ...
7h 28m₹447–1,992Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Kunnamkulambus
7h 13m₹1,104–2,515Drive 311.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Koottanadcar 311.9 km
4h 38m₹3,518–5,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Koottanadtaxi 311.9 km
4h 38m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kunnamkulambus
7h 24m₹622–976
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Koottanad is to bus via Alappuzha which costs ₹600 - ₹1,000 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Koottanad is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Koottanad. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Kunnamkulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Koottanad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Shoranur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Kerala and Koottanad is 337 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Koottanad without a car is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Kerala to Koottanad, including transfers.
Kerala to Koottanad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kerala to Koottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Koottanad is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Koottanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shoranur Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Kunnamkulam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Pattambi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Kunnamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Koottanad bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kunnamkulam station.
Kerala to Koottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Koottanad is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kerala to Koottanad.
There are 230+ hotels available in Koottanad.