There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 30m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
4h 21m₹592–2,336Drive 204.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochicar 204.3 km
3h 11m₹2,298–3,319Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochitaxi 204.3 km
3h 11m₹4,200–5,000
Kerala to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Kerala and Kochi is 205 km. The road distance is 204.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Kerala to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kochi is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kerala to Kochi.
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