There are 7 ways to get from Kerala to Kakkanad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 30m₹562–1,848Train via Ernakulam Town
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
4h 1m₹508–1,818Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
4h 51m₹522–886Drive 211.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanadcar 211.2 km
3h 6m₹2,399–3,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kakkanadtaxi 211.2 km
3h 6m₹4,300–5,500Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 38m₹9,148–21,439Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Ernakulam, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Ernakulam, Kerala
6h 3m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kakkanad is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kakkanad is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Vytilla Hub via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Kakkanad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Kerala and Kakkanad is 217 km. The road distance is 211.2 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kakkanad without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Kerala to Kakkanad, including transfers.
Kerala to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kakkanad is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kakkanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kakkanad via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Vytilla Hub in around 4h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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
- +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 Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Kakkanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Kakkanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kakkanad is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Kerala to Kakkanad.
There are 1462+ hotels available in Kakkanad.