There are 7 ways to get from Melattur to Kerala by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kulitthuraitrain 06116
9h 43m₹908–3,750Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
10h 41m₹727–3,586Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapurambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 45mDrive 449.7 km
- Drive from Melattur to Thiruvananthapuramcar 449.7 km
7h₹5,035–7,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 449.7 km
7h₹8,000–10,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Papanasam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
9h 24m₹6,658–16,056Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Templebus FlixBus IN5530
12h 11m₹1,533–3,294
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Kerala is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹700 - ₹3,600 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Kerala is to drive which takes 7h and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Trivandrum via Tiruchirappalli and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Kulitthurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Melattur and Kerala is 526 km. The road distance is 449.7 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Melattur to Kerala, including transfers.
Melattur to Kerala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thanjavur station.
Melattur to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Kerala is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Kulitthurai once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Trivandrum via Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kesavadasapuram in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Papanasam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Melattur to Kerala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Melattur to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Kerala is 450 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Melattur to Kerala.
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