There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kottakulam by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kottakulamtaxi
3h 14m₹9,567–21,260Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottaitrain 16361 / ...
6h 55m₹825–2,362Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Courtallambus
6h 19m₹1,114–1,591Drive 199.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kottakulamcar 199.3 km
3h 6m₹2,234–3,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottakulamtaxi 199.3 km
3h 6m₹4,600–5,500
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottakulam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottakulam is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kottakulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Courtallam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottakulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sengottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Kochi and Kottakulam is 337 km. The road distance is 199.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottakulam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Kochi to Kottakulam, including transfers.
Kochi to Kottakulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kottakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottakulam is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottakulam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Kottakulam via Ernakulam, Kottarakara, and Courtallam in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Courtallam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–550
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–5,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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 Kottakulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Kottakulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sengottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottakulam is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Kochi to Kottakulam.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kottakulam.