There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Thirunellai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
6h 52m₹443–2,089Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
8h 3m₹469–806Drive 333.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thirunellaicar 333.8 km
4h 54m₹3,766–5,439Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thirunellaitaxi 333.8 km
4h 54m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Thirunellai is to bus via Cherthala which costs ₹460 - ₹850 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Thirunellai is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Thirunellai. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Palakkad via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Thirunellai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Kerala and Thirunellai is 377 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thirunellai without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kerala to Thirunellai, including transfers.
Kerala to Thirunellai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Thirunellai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thirunellai is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹460 - ₹850 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Thirunellai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Thirunellai via Ambalapuzha, Cherthala, and Palakkad in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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 Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- 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 Thirunellai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Thirunellai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Thirunellai is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Kerala to Thirunellai.
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