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How to get fromKerala to Padappaiby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Kerala to Padappai by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Cochin International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Perungalathur to Padappaibus bus
    3h 43m
    ₹6,023–12,067

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus bus FlixBus IN5530
    16h
    ₹1,044–4,094

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaramtrain train 20636 / ...
    12h 55m
    ₹1,091–3,790

  4. Drive  675.8 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Padappaicar car 675.8 km
    10h 36m
    ₹7,575–10,942

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Padappaitaxi taxi 675.8 km
    10h 36m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly from Calicut International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Perungalathur to Padappaibus bus
    4h 13m
    ₹6,882–11,901

  7. Fly from Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Perungalathur to Padappaibus bus
    4h 44m
    ₹7,468–16,989

  8. Fly from Kannur International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CNN - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Perungalathur to Padappaibus bus
    4h 16m
    ₹8,033–14,578

  9. Bus via Ezhukone

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottarakara to Kilambakkam New Bus Terminusbus bus
    17h 30m
    ₹1,061–3,710

Kerala to Padappai by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,044Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Padappai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,500 and the journey takes 14h 35m.

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