How to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottangal
5 ways, 475 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 12h 52m | ₹698–3,065 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 10h 45m | ₹9,300–13,650 estimated |
| Drive | 11h 6m | ₹4,320–5,400 estimated |
| Taxi | 11h 6m | ₹7,950–9,950 estimated |
| Bus | 18h 24m | ₹1,298–3,755 estimated |
Departures today
- 10:38 → 04:31 +1d17h 53m · 1 changeIndian Railways 16382₹698–2,195
- 11:33 → 04:31 +1d16h 58m · 2 changesIndian Railways 22628₹808–2,525
- 11:56 → 04:31 +1d16h 35m · 3 changesIndian Railways 16526₹1,095–3,065
- 16:04 → 04:56 +1d12h 52m · 1 changeIndian Railways 20636₹900–2,300
- 16:47 → 11:11 +1d18h 24m · 3 changesFlixBus-in FlixBus IN5530₹1,298–3,755
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottangal?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 10h 45m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 475 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottangal?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹698. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottangal?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 12h 52m.
- How much is the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottangal?
- Buses take about 18h 24m and cost ₹1,298–3,755 depending on operator and seat type. 1 departure appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottangal?
- About 1h 28m in the air (TRV → MAA), about 10h 45m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₹9,300–13,650; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kottangal from Thiruvananthapuram by road?
- About 665 km, roughly 11h 6m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹4,320–5,400; tolls and parking are extra.