There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadamburtrain 16128 / ...
4h 37m₹665–1,935Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN5530
4h 53m₹628–1,215Drive 168.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayatharcar 168.4 km
2h 42m₹1,633–2,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathartaxi 168.4 km
2h 42m₹3,900–4,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and arriving at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kadambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kayathar is 199 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kayathar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹330–900 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kadambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Kayathar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kayathar.