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How to get fromKerala to Kochiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain train 12076 / ...
    3h 15m
    ₹180–1,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus bus
    4h 21m
    ₹592–2,336

  3. Drive 204.3 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochicar car 204.3 km
    3h 11m
    ₹2,285–3,300

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochitaxi taxi 204.3 km
    3h 11m
    ₹4,200–5,000

Kerala to Kochi by train

Calendar62Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kochi, 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 Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha in around 4h 21m.

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