There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Tirunelveli by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
2h 50m₹160–1,300Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN4430
3h 45m₹290–700Drive 146.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirunelvelicar 146.3 km
2h 19m₹1,651–2,385Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirunelvelitaxi 146.3 km
2h 19m₹3,400–4,100
Kerala to Tirunelveli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Tirunelveli is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Tirunelveli is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Kerala and Tirunelveli is 144 km. The road distance is 146.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Tirunelveli without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kerala to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Kerala to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Tirunelveli is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹700 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Tirunelveli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–700 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Tirunelveli bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Kerala to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Tirunelveli is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kerala to Tirunelveli.
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