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How to get fromKerala to Trichyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 20636 / ...
    7h 45m
    ₹270–2,100

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 14m

  3. Drive  384.1 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Trichycar car 384.1 km
    6h 24m
    ₹3,722–5,376

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Trichytaxi taxi 384.1 km
    6h 24m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Bus via Kesavadasapuram

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 27m
    ₹1,318–4,078

Kerala to Trichy by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Trichy, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal to Trichy via Madurai and Tiruchirappalli in around 9h 14m.

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