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How to get fromThiruvananthapuram to Coimbatoreby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Coimbatore by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Alappuzha

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Coimbatorebus bus
    8h 16m
    ₹822–2,436

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jntrain train 22503 / ...
    8h 30m
    ₹260–2,000

  3. Drive  386.4 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Coimbatorecar car 386.4 km
    5h 44m
    ₹4,316–6,234

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Coimbatoretaxi taxi 386.4 km
    5h 44m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane TRV - CJB
    6h 3m
    ₹11,378–20,609

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    9h 30m
    ₹310–1,500

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRV - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Coimbatoretaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    ₹10,848–24,689

Thiruvananthapuram to Coimbatore by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Coimbatore, India?

You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Coimbatore via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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