There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 20632 / ...
5h 11m₹800–2,412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollengodetrain 16343
8h 30m₹722–2,504Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Alathurbus
7h 55m₹772–2,986Drive 329.6 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pothundi Damcar 329.6 km
4h 49m₹3,706–5,353Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Pothundi Damtaxi 329.6 km
4h 49m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Alathurbus
9h 34m₹958–1,580
Questions & Answers
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 and Alapuzzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
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 5h 11m.
The distance between Kerala and Pothundi Dam is 338 km. The road distance is 329.6 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Pothundi Dam without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 via Thrissur which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Alappuzha, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 55m.
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 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Pothundi Dam via Ambalapuzha, Alapuzzha, and Alathur in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Kollengode
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alapuzzha to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹400–900
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alapuzzha to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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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