There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
9h 12m₹1,759–4,014Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Salem Jntrain 22503 / ...
12h 44m₹432–3,373Drive 468.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadicar 468.4 km
7h 47m₹5,292–7,644Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapaditaxi 468.4 km
7h 47m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Salem
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
6h 54m₹7,958–25,389Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlttrain
8h 40m₹7,658–18,039
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹26,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Vazhapadi is 486 km. The road distance is 468.4 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹26,000 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Vazhapadi, India?
Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹950–3,100 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Salem Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Tambaram to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,100
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi is 468 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.