There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Karungal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16128
4h 59m₹935–2,422Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
5h 6m₹1,154–1,481Drive 252.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Karungalcar 252.3 km
3h 55m₹2,825–4,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Karungaltaxi 252.3 km
3h 55m₹5,500–7,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
4h 20m₹7,647–19,970
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Karungal is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Karungal is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Karungal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Karungal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kochi and Karungal is 261 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karungal without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kochi to Karungal, including transfers.
Kochi to Karungal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Karungal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Karungal is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Karungal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–410 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Karungal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kochi to Karungal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Karungal is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Kochi to Karungal.
There are 155+ hotels available in Karungal.











