What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottar?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottar is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹420 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottar?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottar is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Kottar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Nagercoil. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Kottar?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottar. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Nagercoil Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Kochi to Kottar?

The distance between Kochi and Kottar is 279 km. The road distance is 271.3 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Kottar without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kottar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹330 - ₹420.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Kottar?

The bus from Ernakulam to Nagercoil takes 5h 26m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Kottar bus from?

Kochi to Kottar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Kottar train from?

Kochi to Kottar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train or bus from Kochi to Kottar?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kottar is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹330 - ₹420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Kochi to Kottar bus arrive?

Kochi to Kottar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Nagercoil station.

Where does the Kochi to Kottar train arrive?

Kochi to Kottar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Kottar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottar is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Kochi to Kottar.

Where can I stay near Kottar?

There are 143+ hotels available in Kottar.

Kochi to Kottar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kottar by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Nagercoilbus
5h 26m
₹330–420
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20631 / ...
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain 16381 / ...
5h 42m
₹312–2,488
Drive 271.3 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Kottarcar 271.3 km
4h 19m
₹3,043–4,395
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottartaxi 271.3 km
4h 19m
₹6,000–7,500

Kochi to Kottar by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 26mAverage Duration

₹330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.9 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottar, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Nagercoil twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–420 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagercoil Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 5h 42m.

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