There are 4 ways to get from Colachel to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Eraniel to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
5h 48m₹591–2,062Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
6h 4m₹1,124–3,041Drive 260 km
- Drive from Colachel to Kochicar 260 km
4h 1m₹2,955–4,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Kochitaxi 260 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Kochi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cochin via Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Colachel and Kochi is 267 km. The road distance is 260 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Colachel to Kochi, including transfers.
Colachel to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Colachel to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Kochi is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Ernakulam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colachel to Cochin via Trivandrum, Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram, and Alappuzha in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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Booking & Getting There
Colachel to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Colachel to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Kochi is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Colachel to Kochi.
There are 1265+ hotels available in Kochi.