There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram by plane, bus, train or car
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Bus
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Take the bus from Kazhakottam to Chennai
Train via Chennai Beach
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Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmore
Drive
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Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram is to train, which costs ₹440 - ₹2,100 and takes 17h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram is to fly which costs ₹3,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Royapuram via Chennai Egmore and Chennai Beach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Royapuram is 631 km. The road distance is 729.6 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram without a car is to bus which takes 13h 28m and costs ₹1,690 - ₹1,750.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,690 - ₹1,750 and takes 13h 28m, you could also train via Chennai Beach, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,900 and takes 15h 55m.
The quickest flight from Trivandrum Airport to Madras Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

- Distance: 631.1 km
- Duration: 2h 13m
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Royapuram, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram 4 times a day. Alternatively, Parveen Travels operates a bus from Kazhakottam to Chennai once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,650 and the journey takes 12h.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100 - ₹13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Madras via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100 - ₹13,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380 - ₹1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380 - ₹480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400 - ₹1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420 - ₹2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420 - ₹550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100 - ₹1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600 - ₹2,000

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Kazhakottam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,650
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram is 730 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Royapuram.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Trivandrum Airport to Madras Airport.
There are 379+ hotels available in Royapuram. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Trivandrum Airport is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ₹300 - ₹370.