There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
2h 26m₹469–1,592Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
3h 28m₹872–2,607Drive 135.4 km
- Drive from Kollam to Kochicar 135.4 km
2h 4m₹1,546–2,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochitaxi 135.4 km
2h 4m₹2,800–3,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kochi is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Kollam and Kochi is 149 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Kollam to Kochi, including transfers.
Kollam to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kochi is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kochi via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kochi is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kollam to Kochi.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Kochi.