Mohali to Thiruvananthapuram
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mohali, Punjab to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3206 km
Approx Duration: 71.2 hrs
Route overview
Mohali to Thiruvananthapuram is about 3206 km by road, roughly 71.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Mohali to Thiruvananthapuram
About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mohali. 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 401. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 551. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 701. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 802. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 952. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1102. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1202. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1352. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1502. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1603. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1753. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1903. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2004. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2154. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2304. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2405. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2555. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2705. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2805. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2955. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3105. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 101 km (about 2h 1m of driving) — Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
By bus: Mohali to Thiruvananthapuram
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mohali. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mohali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mohali → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km Takes about 17h 49m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 802). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thiruvananthapuram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km Takes about 17h 49m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1603). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thiruvananthapuram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km Takes about 17h 49m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2405). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thiruvananthapuram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Thiruvananthapuram. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km Takes about 17h 49m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300.
- Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
By train: Mohali to Thiruvananthapuram
The nearest railway stations are Chandigarh for Mohali and Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 09:00 AM from Chandigarh, arrives 02:50 PM (+2 days) at Kochuveli, 53h 50m
- With one change, 53h 20m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 04:00 AM Vadodara Jn, then Hapa-Tirunelveli Express (12998) 05:20 AM Vadodara Jn to 02:20 PM Trivandrum Central — change at Vadodara Jn (about 1h 20m wait)
- With one change, 54h 30m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 08:55 PM Madgaon, then DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) 09:50 PM Madgaon to 03:30 PM Kochuveli — change at Madgaon (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 54h 30m in total: CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 08:55 PM Madgaon, then AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 09:50 PM Madgaon to 03:30 PM Kochuveli — change at Madgaon (about 55m 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 3206 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,370 · Sedan ₹41,780 · SUV ₹54,650 · Innova / MUV ₹61,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹70,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,530 · AC Seater ₹5,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,130 · AC Sleeper ₹7,370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,950 · Economy ₹3,240 · Third AC ₹4,520 · Second AC ₹6,440 · First AC ₹9,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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