There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4430
9h 50m₹1,613–3,571Train
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₹5,256–7,592Taxi
- 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
7h 29m₹8,958–27,389Fly 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 45m₹7,658–18,039Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain
11h 37m₹11,138–23,489
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 7h 29m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
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 547 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 50m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor 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 50m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹28,000 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Vazhapadi, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 20m. 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 Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–25,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–18,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–42,000
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle 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.