There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 31m₹589–2,256Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
3h 50m₹180–1,400Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuramcar 202.3 km
3h 14m₹2,280–3,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 202.3 km
3h 14m₹4,100–5,000
Kochi to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kerala is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kerala is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Trivandrum via Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Kochi and Kerala is 217 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kochi to Kerala, including transfers.
Kochi to Kerala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kerala is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Cochin to Trivandrum via Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Kerala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kerala is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kochi to Kerala.
There are 831+ hotels available in Kerala.