There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Aralvaymoli
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymolitrain 20636 / ...
1h 57m₹787–1,851Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kanyakumaribus
2h 4m₹603–827Drive 90.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulamcar 90.8 km
1h 33m₹1,017–1,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulamtaxi 90.8 km
1h 33m₹2,200–2,700Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain 22504 / ...
2h 44m₹638–1,710Bus via FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN4430
3h 6m₹819–1,167
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Chettikulam is 103 km. The road distance is 90.8 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam without a car is to train via Aralvaymoli which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam is to train via Aralvaymoli which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹850 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Chettikulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymoli 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari twice daily. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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 Chettikulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chettikulam.
There are 146+ hotels available in Chettikulam.