There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Palayamkottai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
2h 50m₹160–1,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN4430
3h 45m₹110–700Drive 143.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayamkottaicar 143.9 km
2h 16m₹1,608–2,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayamkottaitaxi 143.9 km
2h 16m₹3,300–4,000
Kerala to Palayamkottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Palayamkottai is to bus which costs ₹110 - ₹700 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Palayamkottai is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Kerala and Palayamkottai is 144 km. The road distance is 143.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palayamkottai without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kerala to Palayamkottai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Kerala to Palayamkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Palayamkottai is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹110 - ₹700 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Palayamkottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–700 and the journey takes 3h 45m. SETC also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Palayamkottai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Kerala to Palayamkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Palayamkottai is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kerala to Palayamkottai.
Book your Kerala to Palayamkottai bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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