There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Sūrandai by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sūrandaitaxi
3h 28m₹9,967–22,860Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain 16361 / ...
7h 24m₹1,065–2,672Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus
6h 43m₹1,294–1,941Drive 212.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Sūrandaicar 212.6 km
3h 18m₹2,375–3,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Sūrandaitaxi 212.6 km
3h 18m₹4,900–6,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Sūrandai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Sūrandai is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Idaikal via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Sūrandai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Kochi and Sūrandai is 357 km. The road distance is 212.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sūrandai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kochi to Sūrandai, including transfers.
Kochi to Sūrandai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Sūrandai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Sūrandai is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Sūrandai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Sūrandai via Ernakulam, Kottarakara, and Idaikal in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- 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 Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–6,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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 Sūrandai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Sūrandai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Sūrandai is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kochi to Sūrandai.
There are 53+ hotels available in Sūrandai.