There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapamtrain 16734 / ...
8h 7m₹538–3,151Bus via Kalikkavilai
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
9h 47m₹1,218–5,693Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapamcar 331.9 km
5h 7m₹3,716–5,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapamtaxi 331.9 km
5h 7m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Madurai (IXM)plane TRV - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapamtrain
9h 54m₹14,703–23,024Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 27m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via Kalikkavilai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Mandapam via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Mandapam is 449 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kalikkavilai, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mandapam via Madurai Jn and Mandapam in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thampanoor to Mandapam via Kalikkavilai, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–47,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Ramanathapuram Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapam.
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