There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Chowara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kunnumma
best- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 56m₹1,391–3,298Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Neyyattinkaratrain 16128
4h 45m₹845–2,302Drive 220.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Chowaracar 220.8 km
3h 29m₹2,491–3,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Chowarataxi 220.8 km
3h 29m₹4,500–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Neyyattinkarabus
4h 51m₹934–1,191
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Chowara is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Chowara is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Chowara. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Trivandrum via Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Chowara. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Kochi and Chowara is 243 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chowara without a car is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kochi to Chowara, including transfers.
Kochi to Chowara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Chowara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Chowara is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Chowara, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Chowara via Cochin, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Neyyattinkara once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Chowara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Chowara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Chowara is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Kochi to Chowara.
There are 825+ hotels available in Chowara.