How to travel from Patna to Kerala, India

The distance between Patna and Kerala is around 1,864km (1,158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Patna to Kerala by plane, taxi, train, bus 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 Patna (PAT) to Kannur (CNN).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,075($115)
Operated by

GoAir

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Barddhaman and then to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to C Shivaji Maharaj T then take the bus to Bengaluru and then to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,345($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,582km (1,605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Patna to Kerala by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,075 ($115).

The distance between Patna and Kerala is around 1,864km (1,158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,924km (1,195 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Patna and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Patna to Kerala is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ₹9,075 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Patna and Kerala. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Patna to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barddhaman. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Kerala. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 1h, 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 Patna and Kerala. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Kannur (CNN). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Patna and Kerala. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and arrive at Kannur (CNN) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Patna to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Patna to Kerala typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Patna (PAT) and and arrive into Kannur (CNN).

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 Patna and Kerala. The distance is around 2,582km (1,605 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ₹9,075 ($115).

How do I get from Patna to Kerala

Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Kerala

Transport options from Patna to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 50m
₹9,075($115)
on demand1,864km (1,158 miles)
Fly to Trivandrum (TRV)4h 25m
₹10,905($135)
on demand2,122km (1,319 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)4h 30m
₹8,275($105)
on demand2,020km (1,255 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ)4h 40m
₹8,515($105)
on demand1,912km (1,188 miles)
Plane and Taxi4h 40m
₹13,610($170)
on demand1,974km (1,227 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 1h
₹1,590($20)
once a week3,027km (1,881 miles)
Train via Aluva2 days 5h
₹1,510($19)
3 times a week2,984km (1,854 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 11h
₹3,345($42)
3 times a week3,460km (2,150 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
₹20,930($265)
on demand2,582km (1,605 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