There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Sivagiri by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannurtrain
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Sivagiribus
6h 45m₹845–2,352Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Sivagiribus
7h 15m₹844–1,391Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankoviltrain 16361 / ...
8h 18m₹1,325–3,072Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sivagiricar 237.9 km
3h 49m₹2,664–3,847Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sivagiritaxi 237.9 km
3h 49m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sivagiri is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sivagiri is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Sivagiri. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Sivagiri via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Sivagiri. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Sankarankovil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Kochi and Sivagiri is 276 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sivagiri without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kochi to Sivagiri, including transfers.
Kochi to Sivagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Sivagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sivagiri is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sivagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Sankarankovil twice a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Sivagiri via Ernakulam and Kottarakara in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–750
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–750
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Sivagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Sivagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sivagiri is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Kochi to Sivagiri.
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