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Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Bengaluru, Karnataka.

650 kmDistance
13 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹22,685
Ertiga₹28,827
Innova₹30,056
Innova Crysta₹37,098
Tempo Traveller (12)₹50,940

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹720
AC Seater₹1,170
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,040
AC Sleeper₹1,490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,870
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Train
Sleeper₹420
Economy₹680
Third AC₹940
Second AC₹1,330
First AC₹1,850
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru

650 km · ~13h 40m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 325

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 475

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

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: Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru

650 km · ~14h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → Bengaluru

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~650 km

    ~14h 27m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,870

  3. Arrive in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru, Karnataka

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

By Train: Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru.

Direct trains

TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp#12778 · Superfast
12:50 PMKochuveli
15h 12m136 stops
04:02 AM+1dKrishnarajapuram
KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp#16525 · Express
12:57 PMTrivandrum Pettai
16h 56m133 stops
05:53 AM+1dBaiyyappanahali
KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp#16316 · Express
04:05 PMKochuveli
16h 23m137 stops
08:28 AM+1dBangalore Cant
Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express#16322 · Express
04:07 PMTrivandrum Pettai
15h 56m130 stops
08:03 AM+1dBangalore Cant
Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath#12258 · Garib Rath
04:35 PMKochuveli
15h 34m113 stops
08:09 AM+1dBaiyyappanahali

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.

Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru is about 650 km by road, roughly 13 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 650 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹22,685 · Ertiga ₹28,827 · Innova ₹30,056 · Innova Crysta ₹37,098 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹50,940
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · AC Sleeper ₹1,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹940 · Second AC ₹1,330 · First AC ₹1,850

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Punalur70 km from Thiruvananthapuram

    Kerala

  2. Nilakkal125 km from Thiruvananthapuram

    Kerala

  3. Thekkady155 km from Thiruvananthapuram

    Kerala

  4. Chinnar200 km from Thiruvananthapuram

    Kerala

  5. Tiruppur380 km from Thiruvananthapuram

    Tamil Nadu

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Explore Lalbagh Botanical Garden

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2-3 hours

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1-2 hours

Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

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1 hour

See Vidhana Soudha and Cubbon Park

Marvel at the Neo-Dravidian granite facade of Vidhana Soudha from the outside, then stroll through the adjacent Cubbon Park, a 300-acre green lung in the city center.

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Seek Blessings at ISKCON Temple

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Pay Homage at the Bull Temple

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Suggested Bengaluru Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Bangalore Palace
  • Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Day 2Day 2

  • Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
  • ISKCON Bangalore (Sri Radha Krishna Temple)
  • Manchanabele Dam (optional day trip)

Day 3Day 3

  • Sunrise at Nandi Hills
  • Bannerghatta National Park (safari and zoo)
  • Optional: Ramanagara or Savandurga viewpoint
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