There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Vakathanam by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
1h 33m₹855–1,922Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Changanasserybus
2h 50m₹764–971Drive 76.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Vakathanamcar 76.4 km
1h 13m₹857–1,238Taxi
- 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 16301 / ...
2h 29m₹878–1,957Subway, train via Maharajas College
- Take the subway from Maharajas College to Tripunithurasubway Kmrl
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Kottayamtrain 16301 / ...
2h 32m₹893–1,973
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Vakathanam is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 2h 50m.
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 50m.
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 33m.
The distance between Kochi and Vakathanam is 80 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 33m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 33m 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 33m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Vakathanam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 10m. 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 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tripunitura to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithura
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–40
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹27–40
Subway from Maharajas College to Tripunithura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Changanassery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 285+ hotels available in Vakathanam.