There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
4h 11m₹840–2,294Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kondungallurbus
4h 36m₹222–1,508Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kodungallurbus
6h 9m₹232–526Drive 242.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuramcar 242.1 km
3h 36m₹2,727–3,939Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuramtaxi 242.1 km
3h 36m₹4,400–5,500Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 45m₹7,148–16,489Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kodungallurbus
7h 47m₹290–390
Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹230 - ₹550 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kodungallur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kottapuram is 252 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹230 - ₹550 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kottapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kodungallur via Ambalapuzha and Alapuzzha in around 6h 9m.
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- 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 Alapuzzha to Kodungallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ernakulam to Kondungallur
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Kodungallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Kottapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottapuram.
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