There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
2h 33m₹170–1,300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Cherthalabus
2h 37m₹130–300Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthalacar 171.9 km
2h 41m₹1,925–2,780Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthalataxi 171.9 km
2h 41m₹3,500–4,300
Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹300 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Cherthala is 172 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹300 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Cherthala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Cherthala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–300 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–300
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherthala.
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