There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Eral by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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 Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Tirunelvelibus
8h 10m₹2,544–5,001Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kurumburtrain 16731 / ...
9h 43m₹1,045–3,572Drive 303.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Eralcar 303.6 km
4h 42m₹3,407–4,921Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Eraltaxi 303.6 km
4h 42m₹6,500–8,500Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
5h 11m₹13,717–25,060
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Eral is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Eral is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Eral. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Tirunelveli via Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Eral. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kurumbur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Kochi and Eral is 407 km. The road distance is 303.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Eral without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Kochi to Eral, including transfers.
Kochi to Eral bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Eral train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Eral is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ₹13,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Eral, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Eral via Ernakulam, Kazhakkoottam, Kazhakootam, and Tirunelveli in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Eral via Ernakulam Jn, Tirunelveli, and Kurumbur in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tirunelveli to Kurumbur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹270–330
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,000
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 Eral bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkoottam station.
Kochi to Eral train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Eral is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Kochi to Eral.
There are 80+ hotels available in Eral.