There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ernakulam Jn
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
3h₹180–1,400Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
4h 44m₹194–486Drive 213.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drivecar 213.7 km
3h 11m₹2,414–3,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drivetaxi 213.7 km
3h 11m₹4,400–5,500Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 16302 / ...
5h 29m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Trivendrum to Ernakulambus
5h 45m₹650–2,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹190 - ₹490 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 3h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivendrum and arriving at Ernakulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Marine Drive is 208 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive without a car is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 3h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive is to train via Ernakulam Jn which takes 3h and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹190 - ₹490 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Marine Drive, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Marine Drive via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, and Ernakulam in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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 Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivendrum to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- 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 Marine Drive bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Marine Drive.
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