There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Karalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Karalam is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹480 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Karalam is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Karalam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Puthukad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Karalam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Irinjalakuda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Kochi and Karalam is 69 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karalam without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Kochi to Karalam, including transfers.
Kochi to Karalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Karalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karalam is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹330 - ₹480 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Karalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Irinjalakuda every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Puthukad hourly. Tickets cost ₹75–160 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Irinjalakuda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Puthukad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Karalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Karalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Irinjalakuda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Karalam is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Kochi to Karalam.
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