There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 41m₹482–1,748Train via Ernakulam Town
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 16302 / ...
5h 2m₹469–1,774Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
4h 29m₹474–836Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadamcar 218.2 km
3h 17m₹2,460–3,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadamtaxi 218.2 km
3h 17m₹4,400–5,500Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 51m₹7,298–16,689
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹850 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Ernakulam via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Vallarpadam is 212 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹850 and takes 4h 29m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Vallarpadam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Vallarpadam via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, and Ernakulam in around 4h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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 Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vallarpadam.
There are 1252+ hotels available in Vallarpadam.