There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Vakathanam by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
1h 30m₹548–1,537Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Changanasserybus
2h 39m₹451–595Drive 76.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Vakathanamcar 76.4 km
1h 13m₹860–1,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Vakathanamtaxi 76.4 km
1h 13m₹1,600–2,000Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithurasubway Kmrl
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
2h 14m₹568–1,585
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Vakathanam is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹600 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Vakathanam is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Vakathanam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Changanassery via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Vakathanam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Kochi and Vakathanam is 73 km. The road distance is 76.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vakathanam without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Kochi to Vakathanam, including transfers.
Kochi to Vakathanam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Vakathanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vakathanam is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹600 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Vakathanam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery once daily. Tickets cost ₹110–190 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tripunitura to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithura
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–40
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹27–40
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
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 Vakathanam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Changanassery station.
Kochi to Vakathanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Vakathanam is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kochi to Vakathanam.
There are 292+ hotels available in Vakathanam.