There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
6h 39m₹630–2,907Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ottappalamtrain 12625 / ...
6h 42m₹531–2,112Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Vadakkencherrybus
7h 36m₹799–1,226Drive 321.6 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Thiruvilwamalacar 321.6 km
4h 38m₹3,601–5,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Thiruvilwamalataxi 321.6 km
4h 38m₹7,000–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Vadakkancherybus
9h 6m₹864–1,480
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Vadakkencherry via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ottappalam via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Kerala and Thiruvilwamala is 338 km. The road distance is 321.6 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala, including transfers.
Kerala to Thiruvilwamala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Thiruvilwamala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala is to train via Thrissur which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Thiruvilwamala, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thiruvilwamala via Thrisur and Ottappalam in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Thiruvilwamala via Ambalapuzha, Cherthala, and Vadakkencherry in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thrisur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Vadakkencherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–260
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹390–900
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Thiruvilwamala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Thiruvilwamala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Thiruvilwamala is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kerala to Thiruvilwamala.
There are 89+ hotels available in Thiruvilwamala.