How to travel from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TiruchchirāppalliKerala if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kavilkinaru and then to Tiruchirapalli.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Trivandrum Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance398km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take a taxi which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kavilkinaru and Kavalkinaru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Parveen Travels and IntrCity SmartBus run regular bus services between Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchchirapali. instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 398km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

How do I get from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Kerala to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7hrs
₹480($6)
once daily460km (286 miles)
Train
8h 10m
₹240($3)
every 20 mins456km (283 miles)
Taxi
6hrs
₹8,755($110)
on demand398km (247 miles)
Drive
6hrs
₹3,740($47)
on demand398km (247 miles)

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Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

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

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli