There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
3h 50m₹180–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
4h 46m₹210–508Drive 215.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalamcar 215.4 km
3h 15m₹2,412–3,484Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalamtaxi 215.4 km
3h 15m₹4,400–5,500Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 47m₹8,198–21,589
Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹550 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Ernakulam via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Town. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Pachalam is 220 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹550 and takes 4h 46m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Pachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Town Hall via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, Ernakulam, and Ernakulam South in around 4h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pachalam.
There are 1245+ hotels available in Pachalam.