There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Shencottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 20631 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Sengottaitrain 16102 / ...
5h 52m₹299–2,312Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottaitrain 16361
6h 55m₹190–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Shenkottaibus
6h 16m₹280–435Drive 196.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Shencottaicar 196.6 km
3h 4m₹2,211–3,193Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Shencottaitaxi 196.6 km
3h 4m₹4,500–5,500
Kochi to Shencottai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Shencottai is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹440 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Shencottai is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Shencottai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Shenkottai via Kollam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sengottai. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Kochi and Shencottai is 234 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Shencottai without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kochi to Shencottai, including transfers.
Kochi to Shencottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Shencottai is to train via Kollam which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹440 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Shencottai, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottai via Kollam Jn in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Shenkottai via Kollam in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Shencottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Kochi to Shencottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Shencottai is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kochi to Shencottai.
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