There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Cherpunkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 34m₹666–1,912Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Ettumanoorbus
4h 13m₹545–864Drive 165 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherpunkalcar 165 km
2h 29m₹1,830–2,643Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Cherpunkaltaxi 165 km
2h 29m₹3,000–3,700Bus via Ettumanoor
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ettumanoorbus
5h 1m₹566–901
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Cherpunkal is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Cherpunkal is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
The distance between Kerala and Cherpunkal is 181 km. The road distance is 165 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Cherpunkal without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kerala to Cherpunkal, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kerala to Cherpunkal is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 4h 13m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Cherpunkal is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kerala to Cherpunkal.
There are 79+ hotels available in Cherpunkal.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Cherpunkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Ettumanoor every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–450 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Ettumanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Ettumanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹360–490
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
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