There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Oottarataxi
3h 43m₹9,248–23,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
8h 28m₹353–2,739Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain 16188 / ...
8h 1m₹450–3,597Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
9h 35m₹469–1,566Drive 333.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottaracar 333.7 km
4h 48m₹3,744–5,408Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottarataxi 333.7 km
4h 48m₹7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Palakkadbus
11h 49m₹521–1,780
Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Palakkad via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kollengode via Thrisur and Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Oottara is 302 km. The road distance is 333.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara is to train via Thrissur which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Oottara, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollengode via Thrisur and Palakkad in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kollengode via Ambalapuzha, Cherthala, Palakkad, and Palghat Town in around 9h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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 Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–900
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–9,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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 Oottara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Oottara.
There are 113+ hotels available in Oottara.