There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain 16128 / ...
1h 6m₹406–1,308Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus FlixBus IN4430
1h 28m₹561–716Drive 55.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayamcar 55.2 km
55 min₹536–774Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayamtaxi 55.2 km
55 min₹1,400–1,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam is to drive which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ₹500 - ₹800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Palayam is 56 km. The road distance is 55.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹750 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–240 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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 Palayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam is 55 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Palayam.
There are 45+ hotels available in Palayam.