How to travel from Indore to Kerala, India

The distance between Indore and Kerala is around 1,390km (864 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Indore 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 Indore (IDR) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,870($125)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Kochuveli.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,355($17)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,895km (1,177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Indore and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Indore to Kerala by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,870 ($125).

The distance between Indore and Kerala is around 1,390km (864 miles).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Indore and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Indore to Kerala is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₹9,870 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Indore and Kerala. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Indore to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochuveli. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Indian Railways run train services between Indore and Kerala. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 20h, 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 Indore and Kerala. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Indore and Kerala. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and arrive at Trivandrum (TRV) - via Pune (PNQ). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Indore to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Pune (PNQ). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Indore to Kerala typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) 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 Indore and Kerala. The distance is around 1,895km (1,177 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₹9,870 ($125).

How do I get from Indore to Kerala

Compare travel optionsbetween Indore and Kerala

Transport options from Indore to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 40m
₹9,870($125)
every 20 mins1,680km (1,044 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)3h 40m
₹10,030($125)
every 20 mins1,490km (926 miles)
Fly to Kannur (CNN)4h 10m
₹11,220($140)
every 20 mins1,390km (864 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ)5hrs
₹12,655($160)
every 20 mins2,633km (1,636 miles)
Plane and Taxi4h 30m
₹12,575($160)
every 20 mins1,585km (985 miles)
Train
1 day 20h
₹1,355($17)
twice a week2,286km (1,421 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
₹15,360($195)
on demand1,895km (1,177 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