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Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

185 kmDistance
3.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹7,105
Ertiga₹9,047
Innova₹9,436
Innova Crysta₹11,628
Tempo Traveller (12)₹16,040

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹200
AC Seater₹330
Non-AC Sleeper₹300
AC Sleeper₹430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹570
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹220
Third AC₹290
Second AC₹400
First AC₹550
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram

185 km · ~3h 42m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sivakasi

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram

185 km · ~4h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sivakasi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sivakasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Sivakasi → Thiruvananthapuram

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~185 km

    ~4h 7m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹570

  3. Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram

Nearest railway stations: Tulukapati for Sivakasi, Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram.

Direct trains

Madurai-Kollam Passenger#56700 · Passenger
12:02 AMSatur
6h 28m30 stops
06:30 AMTrivandrum Central
CHENNAI EGMORE - TRIVANDRUM Anantapuri Exp#16723 · Express
04:57 AMSatur
6h 8m32 stops
11:05 AMTrivandrum Central
CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp#16127 · Express
05:47 PMSatur
5h 43m32 stops
11:30 PMTrivandrum Central

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.

Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram is about 185 km by road, roughly 3.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 185 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,105 · Ertiga ₹9,047 · Innova ₹9,436 · Innova Crysta ₹11,628 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹16,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹300 · AC Sleeper ₹430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹400 · First AC ₹550

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

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Things to Do in Thiruvananthapuram

Priyadarshini Space Planetarium

One of the largest planetaria in India and rated as one of the best horizontal planetaria of the world. It has a collection of astronomical science objects from the…

Kovalam Beach

17 km from Thiruvananthapuram City, the locals believe this to be one of the finest beaches in India. There are 2 large beaches and they are highly safe for swimming.

Shanghumukham Beach

This city beach is 8 km outside the city centre, adjacent to the airport. Local people flock here to watch the sunset.

Veli Tourist Village

A lake blending into the beach, almost as if it were teasing the sea. This area features boating, horse riding on the beach, a floating bridge, a shallow pond where you…

Central Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used mainly for athletics and football. It is also one of the main venues of annual Onam festival in Thiruvananthapuram.

Greenfield International Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used mainly for cricket. It is the major venue for the Kerala cricket team, and various national and international cricket matches are held here.

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Suggested Thiruvananthapuram Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram

  • Travel from Sivakasi to Thiruvananthapuram (about 3.7 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Napier Museum

Day 2Explore Thiruvananthapuram

  • Visit Veli Tourist Village
  • Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Visit East Fort

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Connemara Market
  • Head back to Sivakasi
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