There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Ernakulam Town by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
4h 43m₹194–486Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 16302 / ...
4h 53m₹180–1,500Drive 214.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam Towncar 214.2 km
3h 12m₹2,413–3,485Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam Towntaxi 214.2 km
3h 12m₹4,400–5,500Fly, subway
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the subway from Muttom to Town Hallsubway
4h 32m₹6,457–15,619
Kerala to Ernakulam Town by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Ernakulam Town is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹490 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Ernakulam Town is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Ernakulam Town. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Ernakulam via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Town. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Kerala and Ernakulam Town is 221 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Ernakulam Town without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹490.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kerala to Ernakulam Town, including transfers.
Kerala to Ernakulam Town bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Ernakulam Town train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Ernakulam Town is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹190 - ₹490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Ernakulam Town, India?
You can take a bus from Trivandrum to Ernakulam Town via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, and Ernakulam in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 53m.
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Muttom to Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–45
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Ernakulam Town bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Ernakulam Town train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Ernakulam Town is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kerala to Ernakulam Town.
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