There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
2h 58m₹720–2,046Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Vaikombus
5h 50m₹227–623Drive 178.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikomcar 178.7 km
2h 38m₹2,002–2,891Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikomtaxi 178.7 km
2h 38m₹3,700–4,400Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Vaikomtaxi
3h 6m₹8,748–22,289
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹650 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Vaikom via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Vaikom is 194 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹220 - ₹650 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Cherthala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Vaikom via Kottayam in around 5h 50m.
- 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 Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
Bus from Kottayam to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–4,400
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vaikom.
There are 398+ hotels available in Vaikom.