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How to get fromKerala to Papanasamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kerala to Papanasam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Tirunelveli

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain train 22628 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Papanasamtrain train 20606
    9h 35m
    ₹400–3,119

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus bus
    11h 40m
    ₹1,018–6,373

  3. Drive  446.7 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Papanasamcar car 446.7 km
    7h 21m
    ₹5,012–7,239

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Papanasamtaxi taxi 446.7 km
    7h 21m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Papanasamtrain train
    8h 50m
    ₹6,213–13,117

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 20636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain train 06018 / ...
    9h 59m
    ₹405–3,178

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Papanasamtrain train
    12h
    ₹1,198–4,878

Kerala to Papanasam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Papanasam via Tirunelveli in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thampanoor to Papanasam via Kalikkavilai, Madurai, Mattuthavani, Thanjavur, and Thanjavur in around 11h 40m.

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