There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
3h 41m₹7,458–15,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattutrain 20636 / ...
12h 51m₹490–3,755Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Chennai - SRM Universitybus FlixBus IN5530
14h 55m₹1,000–3,500Drive 667 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Pothericar 667 km
10h 26m₹6,483–9,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheritaxi 667 km
10h 26m₹11,000–15,000Bus via Ezhukone
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to SRM Universitybus
15h 5m₹987–2,960
Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - SRM University. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Potheri Halt via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Potheri is 641 km. The road distance is 667 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 51m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Potheri, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Chennai - SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–15,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri is 667 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri.
Book your Thiruvananthapuram to Potheri bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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