How to travel from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kerala, India

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kerala 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 KeralaTiruchchirāppalli if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kavalkinaru and then to Trivandrum.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

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

Indian Railways

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Trichy Call Taxi And Travels

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance395km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kerala 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 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,755 ($110).

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kerala is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx ₹8,755 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala, 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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

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

Indian Railways run train services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala. 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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kavalkinaru and Kavilkinaru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

IntrCity SmartBus and Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Kerala. The distance is around 395km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Transport options from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 10m
₹480($6)
once daily458km (285 miles)
Train
8h 10m
₹240($3)
every 20 mins456km (283 miles)
Taxi
6h 5m
₹8,755($110)
on demand395km (246 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
₹3,740($47)
on demand395km (246 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