There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 39m₹866–2,112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ponkunnambus
6h 25m₹220–550Drive 167.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pālacar 167.8 km
2h 30m₹1,893–2,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Pālataxi 167.8 km
2h 30m₹3,400–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹550 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Pala via Ponkunnam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Pāla is 187 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹220 - ₹550 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Ponkunnam once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–550 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,200
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 Pāla bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ponkunnam station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pāla.
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