There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Changanassery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Changanaseritrain 16303 / ...
1h 41m₹445–1,472Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayambus
3h 10m₹419–626Drive 81.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Changanasserycar 81.2 km
1h 11m₹905–1,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Changanasserytaxi 81.2 km
1h 11m₹1,700–2,100Train via Tripunitura
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Changanaseritrain 12623 / ...
2h 40m₹468–1,507
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Changanassery is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹650 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Changanassery is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Changanassery. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Changanassery via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Changanassery. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Changanaseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Kochi and Changanassery is 85 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Changanassery without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kochi to Changanassery, including transfers.
Kochi to Changanassery bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Changanassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Changanassery is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹650 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Changanassery, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Changanaseri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–160 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tripunitura to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
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 Changanassery bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kochi to Changanassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Changanaseri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Changanassery is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Kochi to Changanassery.
There are 501+ hotels available in Changanassery.