There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 46m₹866–2,162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ponkunnambus
5h 10m₹631–1,006Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kottayambus
4h 21m₹903–1,362Drive 158.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Paikacar 158.9 km
2h 22m₹1,792–2,589Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Paikataxi 158.9 km
2h 22m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Paika is 188 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Paika bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Paika train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kottayam, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Paika, 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 Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–470 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–470
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹350–470
Bus from Trivandrum to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Paika bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Paika train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Paika is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Paika.
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