There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Chalavara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 16305 / ...
2h 29m₹665–1,832Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Shoranurbus
4h 24m₹628–2,718Drive 122.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Chalavaracar 122.1 km
1h 54m₹1,394–2,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Chalavarataxi 122.1 km
1h 54m₹2,500–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Chalavara is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Chalavara is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Chalavara. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Shoranur via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Chalavara. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Shoranur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Kochi and Chalavara is 126 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chalavara without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Kochi to Chalavara, including transfers.
Kochi to Chalavara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Chalavara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chalavara is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Chalavara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Chalavara via Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Shoranur in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Chalavara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Chalavara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Chalavara is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kochi to Chalavara.
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