There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Koodankulam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumaribus
6h 14m₹1,149–1,388Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Aralvaymolitrain 16128
6h 27m₹963–2,568Drive 311.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Koodankulamcar 311.9 km
4h 40m₹3,542–5,115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Koodankulamtaxi 311.9 km
4h 40m₹7,000–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Koodankulam is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Kochi and Koodankulam is 324 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Koodankulam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kochi to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Kochi to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Koodankulam is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Koodankulam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumari twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–440 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Aralvaymoli once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–440
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Kochi to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Koodankulam is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kochi to Koodankulam.
There are 146+ hotels available in Koodankulam.