There are 7 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
4h 49m₹5,740–14,015Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain 16128
7h 20m₹695–2,190Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
6h 47m₹858–1,290Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Colachel293.4 km
4h 17mDrive 293.4 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachelcar 293.4 km
4h 17m₹3,313–4,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colacheltaxi 293.4 km
4h 17m₹6,500–8,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aluva to Trivendrumbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain 06427 / ...
9h 26m₹1,220–3,630
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Aluva, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Eraniel via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Colachel is 261 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Colachel, India?
You can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Colachel via Aluva station, Aluva, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Attingal, and Trivandrum Central in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Colachel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Colachel.
There are 40+ hotels available in Colachel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Colachel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.