There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 34m₹891–2,698Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
4h₹495–1,772Drive 203.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuramcar 203.9 km
3h 10m₹2,328–3,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 203.9 km
3h 10m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kerala is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kerala is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Kochi and Kerala is 223 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 34m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Trivandrum via Cochin, Alappuzha, and Ambalapuzha in around 3h 34m. 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
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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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Booking & Getting There
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 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Kochi to Kerala.
There are 812+ hotels available in Kerala.