How to travel from Rishikesh to Kerala, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Kerala is around 2,197km (1,365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rishikesh 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 Dehra Dun (DED) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,015($150)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

+ 2 others

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train
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Train

Take the train to Kochuveli.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Udaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,685($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance2,947km (1,831 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Kerala by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,750 ($22) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,015 ($150).

The distance between Rishikesh and Kerala is around 2,197km (1,365 miles).

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rishikesh and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Kerala is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹12,015 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,750 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Kerala. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochuveli. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Kerala. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 8h, 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 Rishikesh and Kerala. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rishikesh to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haridwar, Udaipur, Baroda, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Majestic, Deepanjalinagar and Bangalore KSRTC. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Rishikesh and Kerala. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rishikesh and Kerala. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) and arrive at Trivandrum (TRV) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Rishikesh to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rishikesh to Kerala typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Dehra Dun (DED) 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 Rishikesh and Kerala. The distance is around 2,947km (1,831 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹12,015 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rishikesh and Kerala

Transport options from Rishikesh to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 30m
₹12,015($150)
on demand2,465km (1,532 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ)4h 45m
₹10,825($135)
on demand2,197km (1,365 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)4h 55m
₹14,565($185)
on demand2,315km (1,438 miles)
Plane and Taxi5h 20m
₹13,925($175)
on demand2,247km (1,396 miles)
Train
2 days 8h
₹1,750($22)
once a week3,108km (1,931 miles)
Bus
2 days 21h
₹6,685($84)
once daily3,439km (2,137 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
₹23,875($300)
on demand2,947km (1,831 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