There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus
4h 5m₹377–810Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadayanallurtrain 06110
5h 17m₹170–1,400Drive 115.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallurcar 115.2 km
1h 52m₹1,122–1,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallurtaxi 115.2 km
1h 52m₹2,700–3,300
Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Idaikal via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kadayanallur. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kadayanallur is 161 km. The road distance is 115.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹370 - ₹850.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹370 - ₹850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Idaikal via Kottarakara in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadayanallur once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kadayanallur.
There are 46+ hotels available in Kadayanallur.