How to travel from Surat to Kerala, India

The distance between Surat and Kerala is around 1,347km (837 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Surat 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 to Trivandrum (TRV)

Fly from Surat (STV) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,985($140)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,771km (1,100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Surat to Kerala by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,985 ($140).

The distance between Surat and Kerala is around 1,347km (837 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,268km (788 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Surat and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Kerala is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₹10,985 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Kerala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Kerala. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Kerala with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 10h.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Kerala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 10h, 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 Surat and Kerala. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surat and Kerala. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Kannur (CNN) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Surat to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surat to Kerala typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Surat (STV) 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 Surat and Kerala. The distance is around 1,771km (1,100 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ₹12,335 ($155).

How do I get from Surat to Kerala

Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Kerala

Transport options from Surat to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Trivandrum (TRV) + 4 similar
3h 45m
₹10,985($140)
on demand1,576km (979 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)3h 55m
₹11,940($150)
on demand1,607km (999 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ)3h 55m
₹9,790($125)
on demand1,366km (849 miles)
Fly4h 15m
₹12,335($155)
on demand1,347km (837 miles)
Plane and Taxi4h 30m
₹12,095($150)
on demand1,362km (846 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
₹875($11)
once daily1,719km (1,068 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
₹14,405($180)
on demand1,771km (1,100 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