There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kallambalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 9m₹695–1,942Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
3h 54m₹1,331–4,558Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kallambalamcar 165.2 km
2h 31m₹1,886–2,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kallambalamtaxi 165.2 km
2h 31m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Kallamballambus
5h 35m₹954–2,528
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kallambalam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kallambalam is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kallambalam. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Kallamballam via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha and Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kallambalam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Kochi and Kallambalam is 182 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kallambalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Kochi to Kallambalam, including transfers.
Kochi to Kallambalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Kallambalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kallambalam is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,600 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kallambalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Kallamballam via Cochin, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, and Attingal in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
Bus from Kalamassery to Kallamballam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Kallambalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Kallambalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kallambalam is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kochi to Kallambalam.
There are 644+ hotels available in Kallambalam.









