There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
2h 36m₹585–1,762Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
3h 56m₹572–973Bus via Ambalapuzha
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
2h 47m₹972–1,436Drive 159.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakomcar 159.3 km
2h 22m₹1,552–2,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakomtaxi 159.3 km
2h 22m₹3,300–4,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Alappuzha via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kumarakom is 172 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambalapuzha, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kumarakom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–250 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom.
There are 790+ hotels available in Kumarakom.