There are 4 ways to get from Ernākulam to Thekkady by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kumilybus
4h 45m₹374–519Train, taxi
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thekkadytaxi
2h 35m₹2,529–3,988Drive 146.9 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Thekkadycar 146.9 km
2h 30m₹1,654–2,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Thekkadytaxi 146.9 km
2h 30m₹3,300–4,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹550 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Thekkady is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kumily via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Thekkady is 183 km. The road distance is 146.9 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Thekkady without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹370 - ₹550.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ernākulam to Thekkady, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kumily station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Thekkady is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ernākulam to Thekkady.
There are 310+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Thekkady, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kumily once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–320 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–4,000
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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