There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Periyar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore Jntrain 16346 / ...
12h 45m₹1,037–3,391Train via B C Road
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangaloretrain 16604 / ...
13h 53m₹1,017–3,459Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Mangalorebus
15h 23m₹1,814–3,387Drive 627.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Periyarcar 627.1 km
9h 42m₹7,122–10,288Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Periyartaxi 627.1 km
9h 42m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Trivandrum Central
- Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Mangalorebus
15h 58m₹1,536–3,231
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Periyar is to train via B C Road which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Periyar is to drive which takes 9h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at B C Road via Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Mangalore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Kerala and Periyar is 653 km. The road distance is 627.1 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Periyar without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Kerala to Periyar, including transfers.
Kerala to Periyar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kerala to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Periyar is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h 23m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Periyar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Mangalore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 14h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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 Periyar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Mangalore station.
Kerala to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Periyar is 627 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Kerala to Periyar.
There are seven+ hotels available in Periyar.