How to travel from Bangalore to Kerala, India

The distance between Bangalore and Kerala is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bangalore to Kerala by plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,685($84)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

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train
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Train

Take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance672km (418 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangalore and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Bangalore to Kerala by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,685 ($84).

The distance between Bangalore and Kerala is around 358km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Bangalore and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bangalore to Kerala is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₹6,685 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangalore and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bangalore and Kerala. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bangalore and Kerala with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 16h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bangalore and Kerala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangalore and Kerala. We recommend that you fly from Bengaluru (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bangalore and Kerala. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and arrive at Trivandrum (TRV). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bangalore and Kerala with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Spicejet, GoAir, AirAsia India, Air India Express and Helitrans fly between Bangalore and Kerala. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and and arrive into Trivandrum (TRV). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Bangalore to Kerala typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Bengaluru (BLR) and and arrive into Trivandrum (TRV).

The closest major airport to Kerala is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Kerala. Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (CCJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bangalore and Kerala. The distance is around 672km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangalore to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₹6,685 ($84).

How do I get from Bangalore to Kerala

Compare travel optionsbetween Bangalore and Kerala

Transport options from Bangalore to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2hrs
₹6,685($84)
on demand571km (355 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)2h 10m
₹6,845($86)
on demand442km (275 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 45m
₹8,195($105)
on demand358km (222 miles)
Train
16h 15m
₹480($6)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
₹5,490($69)
on demand672km (418 miles)

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Airports near Kerala

The following major airports near Kerala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

COK
Cochin International Airport (COK)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Kerala
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Kerala
CCJ
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Kerala