Key hubs
Thiruvananthapuram airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 10–15 minutes by road from the city center
- Railway station
- Thiruvananthapuram Central Station (TVC) is in the city center; major trains from all parts of India
- Getting around
- Walk in the museum quarter and old bazaar; use autos or app cabs for longer trips; hire a car for day trips to beaches or Poovar
How to reach Thiruvananthapuram by air
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is just 10–15 minutes by road from the city centre.
How to reach Thiruvananthapuram by train
Thiruvananthapuram Central Station sits in the city centre, with trains from all parts of India.
How to reach Thiruvananthapuram by road
National highways link the city to Kochi, Kanyakumari and the rest of Kerala's coast.
Getting around Thiruvananthapuram
The museum quarter and old bazaar are walkable; autos or app cabs suit longer trips, and a hired car works well for day trips to nearby beaches or Poovar.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Thiruvananthapuram
- Hire a car and driver for the day if visiting more than one attraction; walking between sites in afternoon heat is very tiring.
- Carry water, a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes with good grip (temple and museum floors can be smooth and slippery).
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.