There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tirunelveli
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
8h 8m₹690–3,219Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
9h 18mDrive 290.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakaraicar 290.2 km
4h 25m₹3,277–4,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakaraitaxi 290.2 km
4h 25m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain 16381 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
8h 8m₹693–3,218
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai is to train via Tirunelveli which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Keelakarai is 425 km. The road distance is 290.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai without a car is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai is to train via Tirunelveli which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Keelakarai via Tirunelveli and Ramanathapuram in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Keelakarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 18m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tirunelveli to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Keelakarai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Keelakarai.
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