There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Changanaseritrain 12082 / ...
2h 30m₹519–1,653Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Changanasserybus
3h 37m₹553–867Drive 141.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanamcar 141.9 km
2h 7m₹1,376–1,987Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanamtaxi 141.9 km
2h 7m₹2,900–3,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹900 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Changanassery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Changanaseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Vakathanam is 152 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹900 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Vakathanam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Changanaseri every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Changanassery hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–420 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹310–420
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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 Vakathanam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Changanassery station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Changanaseri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vakathanam.
There are 283+ hotels available in Vakathanam.