There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Karukachal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Changanaseritrain 16303 / ...
1h 53m₹845–1,952Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Changanasserybus
2h 44m₹664–861Drive 81.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Karukachalcar 81.9 km
1h 19m₹917–1,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Karukachaltaxi 81.9 km
1h 19m₹1,700–2,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Karukachal is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Karukachal is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Karukachal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Changanassery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Karukachal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Changanaseri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Kochi and Karukachal is 97 km. The road distance is 81.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karukachal without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Kochi to Karukachal, including transfers.
Kochi to Karukachal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Karukachal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karukachal is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Karukachal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Changanaseri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery once daily. Tickets cost ₹110–190 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 Karukachal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Changanassery station.
Kochi to Karukachal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Changanaseri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Karukachal is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kochi to Karukachal.
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