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How to get fromKerala to Periyarby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Periyar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kannur

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kannurtrain train 20632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Bantawalatrain train 16512
    11h 17m
    ₹757–3,847

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Mangalorebus bus
    15h 58m
    ₹1,537–3,231

  3. Drive 627.5 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Periyarcar car 627.5 km
    9h 43m
    ₹7,039–10,168

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Periyartaxi taxi 627.5 km
    9h 43m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore Jntrain train 16346 / ...
    14h 30m
    ₹1,007–3,411

  6. Bus via Trivendrum

    1. Take the bus from Trivendrum to Mangalorebus bus
    17h 2m
    ₹1,814–3,388

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  • Distance: 656.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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

You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Periyar via Kannur and Bantawala in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum Central to Mangalore once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,400 and the journey takes 14h 55m.

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