There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Shencottai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Shenkottaibus
6h 16m₹280–435Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottaitrain 16361 / ...
6h 40m₹190–1,600Drive 196.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Shencottaicar 196.6 km
3h 4m₹2,224–3,212Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Shencottaitaxi 196.6 km
3h 4m₹4,500–5,500
Kochi to Shencottai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 - ₹3,300.
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, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Kochi and Shencottai is 237 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Shencottai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹280 - ₹440.
It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 bus which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹280 - ₹440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Shencottai, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Shenkottai via Kollam in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Sengottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Shencottai is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kochi to Shencottai.
There are 55+ hotels available in Shencottai.