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Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ballari, Karnataka to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Approx Distance: 956 km

Approx Duration: 21.2 hrs

Route overview

Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram is about 956 km by road, roughly 21.2 hours of travel time.

By car: Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Ballari. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
169 km (about 3h 22m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 319. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 469. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
169 km (about 3h 22m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 637. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 787. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
169 km (about 3h 22m of driving) — Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

By bus: Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Ballari. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ballari → Thiruvananthapuram. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~956 km Takes about 21h 15m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730.
Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

By train: Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

The nearest railway stations are Bellary Jn for Ballari and Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With one change, 26h 12m in total: Haripriya Express (17416) 11:13 PM Kudatini to 08:08 AM Renigunta Jn, then Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) 09:35 AM Renigunta Jn to 01:25 AM Trivandrum Central — change at Renigunta Jn (about 1h 27m wait)
With one change, 27h 47m in total: Haripriya Express (17416) 11:13 PM Kudatini to 01:23 AM Timmanacherla, then MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp (16331) 04:05 AM Timmanacherla to 03:00 AM Trivandrum Central — change at Timmanacherla (about 2h 42m wait)
With one change, 29h 19m in total: Hampi Express (16591) 09:41 PM Kudatini to 12:19 AM Kalluru, then MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp (16331) 05:15 AM Kalluru to 03:00 AM Trivandrum Central — change at Kalluru (about 4h 56m wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 956 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,620 · Sedan ₹12,530 · SUV ₹16,400 · Innova / MUV ₹18,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,330
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,050 · AC Seater ₹1,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,530 · AC Sleeper ₹2,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,730
Train: Sleeper ₹600 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,370 · Second AC ₹1,940 · First AC ₹2,710

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

Route overview

By car: Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

By bus: Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

By train: Ballari to Thiruvananthapuram

Tentative fare estimate

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