There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Koottanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrisur
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
5h 15m₹800–3,092Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Pattambitrain 16606 / ...
7h 33m₹447–1,992Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kunnamkulambus
7h 24m₹622–976Drive 311.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Koottanadcar 311.9 km
4h 38m₹3,508–5,067Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Koottanadtaxi 311.9 km
4h 38m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Kunnamkulambus
8h₹1,105–2,516
Questions & Answers
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 Trivandrum and arriving at Kunnamkulam via Ambalapuzha and Alapuzzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Koottanad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Wadakancheri via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Kerala and Koottanad is 322 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Koottanad without a car is to train via Thrisur which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kerala to Koottanad, including transfers.
Kerala to Koottanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum 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 Thrisur which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Alappuzha, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,000 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Koottanad, 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 Koottanad via Ambalapuzha, Alapuzzha, and Kunnamkulam in around 7h 24m.
- 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 Pattambi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- 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 Alapuzzha to Kunnamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Kunnamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.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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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Koottanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Koottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Koottanad is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kerala to Koottanad.
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