There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
4h 16m₹6,938–12,129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
13h 22m₹831–3,490Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15h 34mDrive 696.5 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkamcar 696.5 km
10h 53m₹7,865–11,360Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkambus FlixBus IN5126
16h 25m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam via FlixBus Chennai - Egmore Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Karapakkam is 637 km. The road distance is 696.5 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 22m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 34m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Karapakkam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam is 697 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Karapakkam.
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