There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Palavayal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Charvatturtrain 16346 / ...
10h 54m₹1,306–3,608Bus via Alappuzha
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Payannurbus
14h 11m₹1,271–1,825Drive 536.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palavayalcar 536.7 km
8h 21m₹6,008–8,678Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palavayaltaxi 536.7 km
8h 21m₹9,500–12,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Payyannurbus
14h 20m₹1,757–3,304
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Palavayal is to bus via Alappuzha which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Palavayal is to drive which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Palavayal. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cherupuzha via Alapuzzha and Payannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Palavayal. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Charvattur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Kerala and Palavayal is 578 km. The road distance is 536.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palavayal without a car is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Kerala to Palavayal, including transfers.
Kerala to Palavayal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Palavayal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palavayal is to train which takes 10h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Alappuzha, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Palavayal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Charvattur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Palavayal via Alapuzzha, Payannur, and Cherupuzha in around 14h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Charvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Payannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Payyannur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Palavayal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kerala to Palavayal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Charvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Palavayal is 537 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Kerala to Palavayal.
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