There are 6 ways to get from Shimoga to Kerala by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hosnagar to Bangalorebus Hosnagar - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Thampanoorbus
16h 35m₹2,641–7,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anandapuram to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
23h 25m₹1,481–6,576Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Byndoortaxi
- Take the train from Byndoor to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16333 / ...
18h 42m₹2,927–6,010Drive 791.2 km
- Drive from Shimoga to Thiruvananthapuramcar 791.2 km
12h 3m₹8,877–12,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 791.2 km
12h 3m₹14,000–17,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Shimoga to Kollurtaxi
- Take the bus from Kollur to Trivandrum Centralbus
17h 21m₹2,914–4,662
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimoga to Kerala is to train which costs ₹1,400 - ₹7,000 and takes 23h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shimoga to Kerala is to drive which takes 12h 3m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimoga to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Hosnagar and arriving at Thampanoor via Kempegowda Bus Station and Madiwala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimoga to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Anandapuram and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Birur Jn and Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
The distance between Shimoga and Kerala is 1057 km. The road distance is 791.2 km.
The best way to get from Shimoga to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 16h 35m to get from Shimoga to Kerala, including transfers.
Shimoga to Kerala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Hosnagar station.
Shimoga to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anandapuram station.
The best way to get from Shimoga to Kerala is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹7,000 and takes 23h 25m.
What companies run services between Shimoga, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Shimoga to Thampanoor via Hosnagar, Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, St Johns Hospital, and Madiwala in around 16h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shimoga to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Anandapuram, Birur Jn, and Thrisur in around 23h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Byndoor to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Anandapuram to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Birur Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Thrisur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Hosnagar to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,542
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Madiwala to Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,600
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,500–3,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollur to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Shimoga to Kerala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Shimoga to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimoga to Kerala is 791 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Shimoga to Kerala.
There are 789+ hotels available in Kerala.