There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Arumuganeritrain 16731 / ...
4h 53m₹640–2,649Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
7h 31mDrive 165.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Athurcar 165.3 km
2h 50m₹1,874–2,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Athurtaxi 165.3 km
2h 50m₹3,800–4,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Athur via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Tiruchendur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Arumuganeri via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Athur is 203 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Athur bus services, operated by Vee Jey Tours And Travels, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Athur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Athur, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Athur via Tirunelveli and Arumuganeri in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Athur via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, and Tiruchendur in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tirunelveli to Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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
Thiruvananthapuram to Athur bus services, operated by Vee Jey Tours And Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Athur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Athur is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Athur.
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