There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Mathra 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, bus
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16128 / ...
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kollambus
3h 49m₹650–1,782Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus
5h 6m₹706–943Drive 156.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Mathracar 156.6 km
2h 17m₹1,757–2,538Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Mathrataxi 156.6 km
2h 17m₹3,200–3,900Train via Kollam
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain 16102 / ...
4h 39m₹745–2,812Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Punalurtrain 16361 / ...
4h 59m₹655–1,962
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Mathra is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹950 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Mathra is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Mathra. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kollam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Mathra. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Punalur via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Kochi and Mathra is 178 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Mathra without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kochi to Mathra, including transfers.
Kochi to Mathra bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Mathra train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Mathra is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can train via Kollam, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Mathra, Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Aluva to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–340 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Mathra via Ernakulam Jn, Kollam Jn, and Punalur in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Mathra bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Mathra train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Mathra is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Kochi to Mathra.
There are 20+ hotels available in Mathra.