There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Ānakulam by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16128 / ...
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kollambus
3h 57m₹709–1,860Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Fort Kochi to High Courtferry
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Punalurbus
4h 37m₹1,240–2,890Drive 173 km
- Drive from Kochi to Ānakulamcar 173 km
2h 36m₹1,954–2,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Ānakulamtaxi 173 km
2h 36m₹3,500–4,300Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain 16102 / ...
4h 9m₹879–2,912Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
5h 15m₹773–1,034Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16361
5h 46m₹788–2,182
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Ānakulam is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Ānakulam is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Ānakulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Ānakulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Punalur via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Kochi and Ānakulam is 185 km. The road distance is 173 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ānakulam without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kochi to Ānakulam, including transfers.
Kochi to Ānakulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Ānakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ānakulam is to train via Kollam which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Ānakulam, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Ānakulam via Kollam Jn and Punalur in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–340 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Ferry from Fort Kochi to High Court
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹40
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 to Ānakulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Ānakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Ānakulam is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kochi to Ānakulam.
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