There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kavanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kavanad is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kavanad is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kavanad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kavanad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Kochi and Kavanad is 156 km. The road distance is 130 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kavanad without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kochi to Kavanad, including transfers.
Kochi to Kavanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kavanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kavanad is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kavanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 Kavanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Kavanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kavanad is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Kochi to Kavanad.
There are 733+ hotels available in Kavanad.