Getting from Bangalore to Kerala

Bangalore, the growing capital of Karnataka. The IT hub of the country and one of its youngest cities is delightful to visit. The city houses thousands of entrepreneurs. Coined the ‘Silicon Valley of India,’ it’s a hot spot for jobs, partying and nightlife. Are you a shopaholic? Visit Bangalore. If you enjoy architecture and temples, Bangalore is also the place for you. Last but not least, if you like wild nights out, definitely visit Bangalore.  But if you’re wondering where to go to next on your trip, try visiting Kerala. Here are the different ways you can get from Bangalore to Kerala.

Kerala is known for its divine backwaters, but there are plenty of beaches, mountains, and wildlife sanctuaries that make the state very attractive. Kerala is a nature lover’s paradise. The sheer variety of things that you can do in Kerala makes you want to pack your bags and leave immediately. If you are in Bangalore you’re already as close to Kerala as it gets. You wouldn’t want to miss out on visiting ‘God’s own country.’

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After partying in Bangalore escape to Kerala to relax for the end of your trip – Credit: Vimlesh Mishra

By Flight

Getting a flight from Bangalore to Kerala is very easy. Airlines like Indigo, Spice Jet and Air India have daily flights from Bangalore to Ernakulam.  The flights are inexpensive and short and it shouldn’t take you more than an hour and a half to reach Kochi, a major historical port city. For more info on when exactly to visit Kerala, give this a look. 

The serenity and calmness of Kerala will let you relax and enjoy like never before

By train

The Bangalore–Ernakulam Inter-City express runs between Bangalore and Kerala seven days of the week. The train leaves from Bangalore City Junction at 6:15 AM and reaches Ernakulam at around 5 PM. Sometimes the train can run late making it sometimes up to 12 hours in journey time.

The other option is the Kanyakumari–Bangalore City–Kanyakumari Express. It’s also known as the “Island” Express. It’s a good bet to travel from Bangalore to Kerala. This train leaves everyday at 8:00 PM and arrives at 12:50 PM at Trivandrum Central.

For a scenic route take the train to Kerala

By Bus

Getting a bus in Bangalore towards Kerala isn’t at all difficult. Everyday there’s a number of buses that’ll take you to Kerala. You can book the tickets online on redbus.in. Remember, booking for these buses only open 20 to 30 days in advance. You won’t be able to book it while planning your trip initially. Nevertheless, getting last minute tickets shouldn’t be a problem.

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Munnar, the luscious hill station, is one of the many reasons to visit Kerala