There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
6h 4m₹800–2,417Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building to Alathurbus
7h 42m₹1,182–3,086Drive 329.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pothundi Damcar 329.7 km
4h 49m₹3,744–5,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Pothundi Damtaxi 329.7 km
4h 49m₹7,000–9,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alathurbus
7h 30m₹860–2,344Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Alathurbus
9h 34m₹958–1,580
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Pothundi Dam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Alathur via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha and Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Pothundi Dam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Thrisur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Kerala and Pothundi Dam is 340 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam, including transfers.
Kerala to Pothundi Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Pothundi Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Alappuzha, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Pothundi 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, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Pothundi Dam via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Ernakulam - Vyttila Corporation Building, and Alathur in around 7h 42m.
- 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹400–900
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Pothundi Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Pothundi Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Pothundi Dam is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Kerala to Pothundi Dam.
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