There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Poomala Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
4h 42m₹490–1,937Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Thrissurbus
6h 39m₹1,045–2,455Drive 291.5 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Poomala Damcar 291.5 km
4h 16m₹3,311–4,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Poomala Damtaxi 291.5 km
4h 16m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thrissurbus
6h 49m₹552–2,666
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Poomala Dam is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹550 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Poomala Dam is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Poomala Dam. However, there are services departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Thrissur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Poomala Dam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Thrisur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Kerala and Poomala Dam is 295 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Poomala Dam without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Kerala to Poomala Dam, including transfers.
Kerala to Poomala Dam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Trivendrum station.
Kerala to Poomala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Poomala Dam is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹490 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Poomala Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Thrissur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Poomala Dam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kerala to Poomala Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Poomala Dam is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kerala to Poomala Dam.
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