There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Methala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
4h 13m₹940–2,394Bus via Kunnumma
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kodungallurbus
6h 14m₹352–676Drive 245.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Methalacar 245.8 km
3h 41m₹2,745–3,965Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Methalataxi 245.8 km
3h 41m₹4,400–5,500Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 53m₹8,298–21,689Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kodungallurbus
7h 52m₹419–538
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Methala is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹350 - ₹700 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Methala is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Methala. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kodungallur via Ambalapuzha and Alapuzzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Methala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Kerala and Methala is 256 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Methala without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Kerala to Methala, including transfers.
Kerala to Methala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Methala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Methala is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹350 - ₹700 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Methala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Methala via Ambalapuzha, Alapuzzha, and Kodungallur in around 6h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Kodungallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kodungallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Methala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Methala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Methala is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Kerala to Methala.
There are 315+ hotels available in Methala.