There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
1h 33m₹5,659–13,796Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali20636 / ...
8h 10m₹270–2,100Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam BypassFlixBus IN5530
9h 39m₹650–2,100Drive 391.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali391.8 km
6h 7m₹4,128–5,963Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali391.8 km
6h 7m₹7,500–9,000
Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Tiruchchirapali. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchchirapali is 330 km. The road distance is 391.8 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 10m, you could also bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Tiruchchirapali, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
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- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–13,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Tiruchchirapali.
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