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 12076 / ...
3h 26m₹492–1,768Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
4h 35m₹892–2,696Drive 203.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochicar 203.9 km
3h 9m₹1,977–2,856Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochitaxi 203.9 km
3h 9m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Kerala and Kochi is 213 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kerala to Kochi, including transfers.
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 3h 26m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 35m.
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 Kochi via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 4h 35m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 9m to drive from Kerala to Kochi.
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