There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kalugumalai by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16102 / ...
7h 11m₹959–3,262Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16361
8h 21m₹865–2,481Drive 250.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kalugumalaicar 250.2 km
4h 1m₹2,821–4,075Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kalugumalaitaxi 250.2 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kalugumalai is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kalugumalai is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Kochi and Kalugumalai is 301 km. The road distance is 250.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kalugumalai without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Kochi to Kalugumalai, including transfers.
Kochi to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kalugumalai is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kochi to Kalugumalai.
There are four+ hotels available in Kalugumalai.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kalugumalai, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kalugumalai via Kollam Jn and Sankarankovil in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- 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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