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Local Transport in Thattekad

Kerala is connected by many modes of transport. The flat southern side is better connected than mountainous north.

Overview

Kerala is connected by many modes of transport. The flat southern side is better connected than mountainous north.

Transport Options

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By train

Trains are good for long-distance travel within the state. Most trains are long-distance trains with stops at many of Kerala's stations.

By train

Trains are good for long-distance travel within the state. Most trains are long-distance trains with stops at many of Kerala's stations. Short-distance trains are mainly intercity passenger trains, connecting only major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Palakkad, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kannur and Thrissur.

•Trains are good for long-distance travel within the state.
•There are two Vande Bharat Express trains that run the length of the state, from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram.

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Train fares

The average fare for a 200 km distance for different classes is: First Class AC: ₹1,200 Two Tier AC: ₹617 Three Tier AC: ₹430 AC Chair Car: ₹203 Sleeper Class: ₹120 Second class seat in Express train: ₹70 Second class seat in Passenger train: ₹30

Train fares

•The average fare for a 200 km distance for different classes is:
•Second class seat in Passenger train: ₹30

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By car

Roads remain the primary mode of transport. The primary roads are NH 47, NH 49, NH 17 and NH 212 and are all National Highways.

By car

Roads remain the primary mode of transport. The primary roads are NH 47, NH 49, NH 17 and NH 212 and are all National Highways. The NH 47 is one of the busiest as it connects Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.

•Roads remain the primary mode of transport.
•State Highways connect almost all parts of Kerala.

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By bus

There two kinds of state-owned KSRTC buses: KSRTC (Kerala) and KSRTC (Karnataka) from the neighboring state, which buses drive into Kerala. Take care, on the website of KSRTC (Kerala) many bus routes and bus departures are not shown.

By bus

•There two kinds of state-owned KSRTC buses: KSRTC (Kerala) and KSRTC (Karnataka) from the neighboring state, which buses drive into Kerala.
•Kerala has a good network of private and KSRTC buses.
•For distances exceeding 100 km, night services are better because daytime traffic is slow.

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By taxi

Taxis are a good but expensive way to cover short distances. Negotiate the price before entering a taxi.

By taxi

Taxis are a good but expensive way to cover short distances. Negotiate the price before entering a taxi. Ambassador and Indica Taxis are the most common services.

•Taxis are a good but expensive way to cover short distances.
•Terrain vehicles and four-wheel SUVs are the most common form of taxi in hilly areas.

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By auto-rickshaw

Auto-rickshaws, also called autos, are a convenient mode of transport for short-distance travel. By law the auto driver must start a meter for every journey.

By auto-rickshaw

Auto-rickshaws, also called autos, are a convenient mode of transport for short-distance travel. By law the auto driver must start a meter for every journey. However, at times this law is ignored.

•Auto-rickshaws, also called autos, are a convenient mode of transport for short-distance travel.

Practical Tips

•Trains are good for long-distance travel within the state.
•There are two Vande Bharat Express trains that run the length of the state, from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram.
•The average fare for a 200 km distance for different classes is:
•Roads remain the primary mode of transport.
•State Highways connect almost all parts of Kerala.