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There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Shimoga by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Byndoortrain train 16346
    2. Take the taxi from Byndoor to Shimogataxi taxi
    16h 54m
    ₹2,885–5,994

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Thrisur to Birur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Birur Jn to Anandapuramtrain train
    22h 12m
    ₹1,440–6,597

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Kollurbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kollur to Shimogataxi taxi
    19h 6m
    ₹2,910–4,611

  4. Drive  791.5 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Shimogacar car 791.5 km
    12h 8m
    ₹7,743–11,184

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Sagarabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    21h 16m

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  • Distance: 864.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 54m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Shimoga via Thrisur, Birur Jn, and Anandapuram in around 22h 12m.

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