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Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki

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

192 kmDistance
3.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹7,354
Ertiga₹9,370
Innova₹9,774
Innova Crysta₹12,040
Tempo Traveller (12)₹16,628

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹210
AC Seater₹350
Non-AC Sleeper₹310
AC Sleeper₹440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹590
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹220
Third AC₹300
Second AC₹410
First AC₹570
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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 Idukki

192 km · ~3h 50m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Idukki

    Idukki, 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki

192 km · ~4h 16m · 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 → Idukki

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~192 km

    ~4h 16m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹590

  3. Arrive in Idukki

    Idukki, 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam Jn (about 77 km away) for Idukki.

Direct trains

Eranad Express#16606 · Express
03:47 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 13m42 stops
08:00 AMErnakulam Jn
Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
04:17 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 3m42 stops
08:20 AMErnakulam Jn
TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp#16332 · Express
04:17 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 3m42 stops
08:20 AMErnakulam Jn
Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express#12076 · Jan Shatabdi
06:02 AMTrivandrum Pettai
3h 13m42 stops
09:15 AMErnakulam Jn
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:50 AMKochuveli
3h 53m39 stops
12:43 PMErnakulam Jn

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 Idukki: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki is about 192 km by road, roughly 3.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pathanamthitta.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 192 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,354 · Ertiga ₹9,370 · Innova ₹9,774 · Innova Crysta ₹12,040 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹16,628
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹210 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹310 · AC Sleeper ₹440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹300 · Second AC ₹410 · First AC ₹570

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 Idukki. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Attingal20 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Punalur70 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  3. Nilakkal125 km from Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Kuttikkanam150 km from Thiruvananthapuram

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Things to Do in Idukki

Visit Kalvari Mount

A prominent hillock near the Idukki dam, known for its 4-km footpath and a giant cross at the summit.

Visit Hill View Park

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Suggested Idukki Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Idukki

  • Travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki (about 3.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Kalvari Mount

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Hill View Park
  • Head back to Thiruvananthapuram
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