There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Melakadambur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ariyalurtrain 16128
11h 19m₹901–3,072Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
11h 49mDrive 475.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Melakadamburcar 475.7 km
7h 49m₹5,362–7,745Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Melakadamburtaxi 475.7 km
7h 49m₹8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
13h 16m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Melakadambur is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Melakadambur is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ariyalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Kerala and Melakadambur is 560 km. The road distance is 475.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Melakadambur without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Kerala to Melakadambur, including transfers.
Kerala to Melakadambur bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Melakadambur is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Melakadambur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ariyalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Melakadambur via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Melakadambur bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ariyalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Melakadambur is 476 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Kerala to Melakadambur.
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