There are 7 ways to get from Kerala to Vallarpadam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 26m₹482–1,748Train via Ernakulam Town
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
3h 59m₹468–1,768Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
4h 29m₹474–836Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadamcar 218.2 km
3h 17m₹2,440–3,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadamtaxi 218.2 km
3h 17m₹4,400–5,500Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 51m₹8,298–21,689Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Ernakulambus
4h 55m₹954–2,406
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Vallarpadam is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹470 - ₹850 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Vallarpadam is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Ernakulam via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Kerala and Vallarpadam is 212 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Vallarpadam without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kerala to Vallarpadam, including transfers.
Kerala to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Vallarpadam is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹470 - ₹850 and takes 4h 29m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Vallarpadam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Vallarpadam via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, and Ernakulam in around 4h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Vallarpadam is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kerala to Vallarpadam.
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