There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Koottanad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shoranur Jn
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 16305 / ...
2h 37m₹875–2,122Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Pattambitrain 16305 / ...
2h 43m₹685–1,842Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kunnamkulambus
3h 32m₹759–973Drive 112.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Koottanadcar 112.6 km
1h 49m₹1,286–1,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Koottanadtaxi 112.6 km
1h 49m₹2,300–2,900Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakkudy to Kunnamkulambus
3h 34m₹713–988
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Koottanad is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Koottanad is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Koottanad. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Kunnamkulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Koottanad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Shoranur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Kochi and Koottanad is 139 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Koottanad without a car is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kochi to Koottanad, including transfers.
Kochi to Koottanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Koottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Koottanad is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Koottanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Aluva to Kunnamkulam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹100–180 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Pattambi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kunnamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakkudy to Kunnamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,900
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 Koottanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kunnamkulam station.
Kochi to Koottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Koottanad is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Kochi to Koottanad.
There are 229+ hotels available in Koottanad.