How to travel from Varanasi to Kerala, India

The distance between Varanasi and Kerala is around 1,795km (1,116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Varanasi 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 Varanasi (VNS) to Trivandrum (TRV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,425($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Aluva and then to Thiruvananthapuram Central.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chennai Central then take the bus to Kazhakottam.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,945($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance2,434km (1,512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Kerala

There are several options for getting from Varanasi 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 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,425 ($130).

The distance between Varanasi and Kerala is around 1,795km (1,116 miles).

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Varanasi and Kerala by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Kerala is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ₹10,425 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi 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 Varanasi and Kerala. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Varanasi to Kerala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aluva. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Kerala. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 4h, 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 Varanasi and Kerala. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Trivandrum (TRV). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Varanasi and Kerala. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Trivandrum (TRV) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Varanasi to Kerala. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Varanasi to Kerala typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Varanasi (VNS) 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 Varanasi and Kerala. The distance is around 2,434km (1,512 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Kerala is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ₹10,425 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Kerala

Transport options from Varanasi to Kerala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 20m
₹10,425($130)
on demand2,056km (1,277 miles)
Fly to Kochi (COK)4h 35m
₹11,380($145)
on demand1,995km (1,239 miles)
Fly to Kannur (CNN)5hrs
₹11,780($150)
on demand1,795km (1,116 miles)
Fly to Calicut (CCJ)5h 25m
₹11,620($145)
on demand2,660km (1,653 miles)
Plane and Taxi6hrs
₹14,725($185)
on demand2,711km (1,684 miles)
Train
2 days 4h
₹1,510($19)
once a week3,021km (1,877 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 23h
₹2,945($37)
twice a week3,069km (1,907 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
₹19,735($250)
on demand2,434km (1,512 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