There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kottappuram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Srivilliputhurbus
8h 10m₹1,194–1,921Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sivakasitrain 16361 / ...
8h 55m₹855–2,542Drive 228 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kottappuramcar 228 km
4h 38m₹2,603–3,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottappuramtaxi 228 km
4h 38m₹4,600–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottappuram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottappuram is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kottappuram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Srivilliputhur via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottappuram. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sivakasi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Kochi and Kottappuram is 342 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottappuram without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Kochi to Kottappuram, including transfers.
Kochi to Kottappuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kottappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottappuram is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottappuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Kottappuram via Ernakulam, Kottarakara, and Srivilliputhur in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sivakasi twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–6,000
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 Kottappuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Kottappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sivakasi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottappuram is 228 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kochi to Kottappuram.
There are 13+ hotels available in Kottappuram.