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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Vaikom by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain train 12076 / ...
    3h 3m
    ₹720–2,046

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottayam to Vaikombus bus
    5h 50m
    ₹227–623

  3. Drive 178.7 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikomcar car 178.7 km
    2h 38m
    ₹2,011–2,904

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikomtaxi taxi 178.7 km
    2h 38m
    ₹3,700–4,400

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  • Distance: 193.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Vaikom via Kottayam in around 5h 50m.

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