There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chacka Junction to Tirunelvelibus
3h 17m₹2,354–4,228Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kurumburtrain 16731 / ...
4h 47m₹660–2,619Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Eralcar 162.1 km
2h 43m₹1,812–2,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Eraltaxi 162.1 km
2h 43m₹3,700–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral. However, there are services departing from Chacka Junction and arriving at Tirunelveli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kurumbur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Eral is 187 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Eral bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, depart from Chacka Junction station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Eral train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Eral, Tamil Nādu, India?
Punchiry Tours and Holidays operates a bus from Chacka Junction to Tirunelveli 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eral via Tirunelveli and Kurumbur in around 4h 47m.
- 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 Kurumbur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Chacka Junction to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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 Eral bus services, operated by Punchiry Tours and Holidays, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Eral train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Eral is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Eral.
There are 83+ hotels available in Eral.