There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kottanad by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruvallatrain 16303 / ...
2h 15m₹875–2,022Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Changanasserybus
3h 2m₹974–1,261Drive 99.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kottanadcar 99.6 km
1h 40m₹1,117–1,613Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottanadtaxi 99.6 km
1h 40m₹2,100–2,600Train via Tripunitura
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Tiruvallatrain 12623 / ...
3h 16m₹913–2,073
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottanad is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottanad is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kottanad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Changanassery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottanad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tiruvalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Kochi and Kottanad is 116 km. The road distance is 99.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottanad without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Kochi to Kottanad, including transfers.
Kochi to Kottanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottanad is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottanad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruvalla twice daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery once daily. Tickets cost ₹110–190 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tripunitura to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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 Kottanad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Changanassery station.
Kochi to Kottanad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottanad is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kochi to Kottanad.
There are 115+ hotels available in Kottanad.