Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (113 km) and Cochin International Airport, at Nedumbassery, Kochi (142 km) are the nearest airports. The proposed Aranmula International Airport is just 14 km from Pathanamthitta.
Rail
Tiruvalla (Code: TRVL) (30 km) is the only Railway Station in the District. Chengannur (26 km) is the nearest Railway station. Direct Bus services to Pathanamthitta are operated from Tiruvalla and Chengannur. From Chengannur Railway Station buses to Pathanamthitta starts. The proposed Angamaly – Erumely – Punalur and Tiruvalla – Ranni- Punalur Railway lines pass through Pathanamthitta district.
Road
Pathanamthitta is the meeting point of two major State Highways T.K.Road (SH – 07) and Main Eastern Highway (Punalur-Muvattupuzha Road / SH – 08). The city is well connected to major towns and cities inside and outside Kerala by the State run K.S.R.T.C and private buses as well as Luxury Services. Both the KSRTC and private buses play equal roles in satisfying the transportation needs of the town. The cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thrissur etc. are connected by KSRTC services whereas hi-range townships like Punalur, Kumali, Pala and the Malabar Area of Northern Kerala are connected by private bus services. Plenty of A/C Luxury Bus services are operated from Pathanamthitta to Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore and Mumbai on a daily basis.
KSRTC bus stations in Pathanamthitta district are Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla, Adoor, Pandalam, Mallapally, Ranni, and Pamba
