There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Papanasam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06646 / ...
10h 53m₹405–3,178Bus 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 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
11h 54mDrive 446.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Papanasamcar 446.7 km
7h 21m₹5,025–7,258Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Papanasamtaxi 446.7 km
7h 21m₹8,000–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 25m
Kerala to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Papanasam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Papanasam is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Kerala and Papanasam is 530 km. The road distance is 446.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Kerala to Papanasam, including transfers.
Kerala to Papanasam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Papanasam is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Papanasam via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 11h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Papanasam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Papanasam is 447 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Kerala to Papanasam.
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