There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
4h 25m₹1,184–2,987Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain 16128
5h 4m₹592–2,006Drive 260.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Colachelcar 260.1 km
4h 3m₹2,956–4,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Colacheltaxi 260.1 km
4h 3m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Colachel is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Colachel is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Kochi and Colachel is 274 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Kochi to Colachel, including transfers.
Kochi to Colachel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Colachel is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Colachel, India?
You can take a bus from Cochin to Colachel via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Attingal, and Trivandrum Central in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Colachel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Colachel is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kochi to Colachel.
There are 45+ hotels available in Colachel.