There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Trichy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
8h 10m₹270–2,100Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
8h 36mDrive 384.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Trichycar 384.1 km
6h 24m₹4,309–6,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Trichytaxi 384.1 km
6h 24m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
9h 6m
Kerala to Trichy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Trichy is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Trichy is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Trichy. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tiruchchirapali. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Kerala and Trichy is 456 km. The road distance is 384.1 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Trichy without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali takes 8h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kerala to Trichy bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Trichy is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 8h 36m.
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 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- 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 Trichy bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Trichy is 384 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Kerala to Trichy.
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