Shimla to Thiruvananthapuram
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3264 km
Approx Duration: 72.5 hrs
Route overview
Shimla to Thiruvananthapuram is about 3264 km by road, roughly 72.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Shimla to Thiruvananthapuram
About 65h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla. 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.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 408. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 558. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 708. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 816. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 966. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1116. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1224. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1374. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1524. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1632. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1782. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1932. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2040. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2190. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2340. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2448. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2598. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2748. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2856. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3006. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3156. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 108 km (about 2h 10m of driving) — Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
By bus: Shimla to Thiruvananthapuram
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shimla. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimla → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~816 km Takes about 18h 8m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 816). 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) · ~816 km Takes about 18h 8m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1632). 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) · ~816 km Takes about 18h 8m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2448). 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) · ~816 km Takes about 18h 8m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330.
- Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram
By train: Shimla to Thiruvananthapuram
The nearest railway stations are Shimla for Shimla 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 two changes, 69h 10m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi (12006) 06:15 AM Kalka to 06:45 AM Chandigarh, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 02:50 PM Kochuveli — change at Kalka (about 7h 50m wait) and Chandigarh (about 2h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 69h 10m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Mail (12312) 11:55 PM Kalka to 12:25 AM Chandigarh, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 02:50 PM Kochuveli — change at Kalka (about 1h 30m wait) and Chandigarh (about 8h 35m wait)
- With two changes, 69h 10m in total: Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 05:40 PM Shimla to 10:25 PM Kalka, then Kalka Delhi Passenger (54304) 07:15 AM Kalka to 07:50 AM Chandigarh, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 09:00 AM Chandigarh to 02:50 PM Kochuveli — change at Kalka (about 8h 50m wait) and Chandigarh (about 1h 10m 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 3264 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,000 · Sedan ₹42,530 · SUV ₹55,640 · Innova / MUV ₹62,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,110
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,590 · AC Seater ₹5,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,220 · AC Sleeper ₹7,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,990 · Economy ₹3,290 · Third AC ₹4,600 · Second AC ₹6,560 · First AC ₹9,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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