There are 7 ways to get from Kadakkal to Ernākulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Towntrain 12624 / ...
4h 4m₹737–2,070Bus, train via Chengannūr
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
4h 16m₹409–1,490Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
4h 23m₹449–1,443Drive 171.5 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Ernākulamcar 171.5 km
2h 34m₹1,934–2,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Ernākulamtaxi 171.5 km
2h 34m₹3,500–4,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Ernakulambus
4h 44m₹768–2,330Taxi, fly, subway
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
3h 52m₹6,234–14,455
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Ernākulam is to bus and train via Chengannūr which costs ₹400 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Chandayamangalam and arriving at Ernakulam via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Ernakulam Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Ernākulam is 210 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Ernākulam without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Kadakkal to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kottakkara station.
Kadakkal to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Ernākulam is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Ernākulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kottakkara to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengannur to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Aluva to Ernakulam South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottakkara to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,300
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More Questions & Answers
Kadakkal to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Kadakkal to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Ernākulam is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kadakkal to Ernākulam.
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