There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
4h 51m₹786–1,218Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain 16128
5h 11m₹592–2,004Drive 272.7 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Colachelcar 272.7 km
4h 2m₹3,074–4,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Colacheltaxi 272.7 km
4h 2m₹6,000–7,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Trivendrumbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain 06427 / ...
7h 16m₹1,176–3,520
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Colachel is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Colachel is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Chertala, Ambalapuzha and Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Colachel is 277 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Ernākulam to Colachel, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Colachel is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Colachel, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Colachel via Cherthala, Chertala, Ambalapuzha, Attingal, and Trivandrum Central in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Ernākulam to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Colachel is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ernākulam to Colachel.
There are 41+ hotels available in Colachel.