There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Shimoga by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Byndoortrain 16346
- Take the taxi from Byndoor to Shimogataxi
16h 54m₹2,885–5,994Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Anandapuramtrain
22h 12m₹1,440–6,597Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Kollurbus
- Take the taxi from Kollur to Shimogataxi
19h 6m₹2,910–4,611Drive 791.6 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Shimogacar 791.6 km
12h 7m₹8,881–12,828Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Shimogataxi 791.6 km
12h 7m₹14,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Sagarabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
21h 18m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Shimoga is to train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹7,000 and takes 22h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Shimoga is to drive which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Shimoga. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Sagara via Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Shimoga. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Anandapuram via Thrisur and Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
The distance between Kerala and Shimoga is 865 km. The road distance is 791.6 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Shimoga without a car is to train and taxi which takes 16h 54m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 16h 54m to get from Kerala to Shimoga, including transfers.
Kerala to Shimoga bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Thiruvananthapuram station.
Kerala to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Shimoga is to bus which takes 21h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹7,000 and takes 22h 12m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Shimoga, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Shimoga via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, and Sagara in around 21h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shimoga via Thrisur, Birur Jn, and Anandapuram in around 22h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Byndoor
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
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 Thrisur to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Birur Jn to Anandapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum Central to Kollur
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,400
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Murahara Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Murahara Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- Sekar Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sekar Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Maaruti Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maaruti Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seabird Tourists
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Seabird Tourists
- Website
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 95
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 95
- Website
- TPS Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TPS Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 121
- Website
- Hamsa Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Hamsa Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sri Benaka Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Sagara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Benaka Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–17,000
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 Shimoga bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kerala to Shimoga train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Shimoga is 792 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Kerala to Shimoga.
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