There are 8 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 45m₹562–1,848Train via Ernakulam Town
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 16302 / ...
5h 4m₹509–1,824Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
4h 51m₹522–886Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad209.4 km
3h 59m₹534Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 38m₹7,148–16,439Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Ernakulam, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Ernakulam, Kerala
5h 22mDrive 211.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanadcar 211.3 km
3h 6m₹2,382–3,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanadtaxi 211.3 km
3h 6m₹4,300–5,500
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad is to rideshare which costs ₹534 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Vytilla Hub via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kakkanad is 216 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kakkanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kakkanad via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Vytilla Hub in around 4h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹534
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanad.
There are 1244+ hotels available in Kakkanad.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thiruvananthapuram and Kakkanad. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.