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How to get fromKochi to Keralaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kerala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 20631 / ...
    3h 17m
    ₹180–1,400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus bus
    3h 31m
    ₹589–2,256

  3. Drive 202.3 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuramcar car 202.3 km
    3h 14m
    ₹2,275–3,287

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi taxi 202.3 km
    3h 14m
    ₹4,100–5,000

Kochi to Kerala by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochin to Trivandrum via Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha in around 3h 31m.

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