There are 7 ways to get from Kovalam to Ernākulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 42m₹543–1,829Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Ernakulambus
4h 31m₹552–918Drive 218.1 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Ernākulamcar 218.1 km
3h 32m₹2,463–3,557Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Ernākulamtaxi 218.1 km
3h 32m₹4,400–5,500Fly, subway
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
3h 18m₹5,569–13,669Train via Ernakulam Town
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Towntrain 16302 / ...
5h 5m₹543–1,929Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Ernakulam, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Ernakulam, Kerala
5h 29m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Ernākulam is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Ernākulam is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Ernakulam via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kovalam and Ernākulam is 217 km. The road distance is 218.1 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Ernākulam without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kovalam to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Kovalam to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Ernākulam is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Ernākulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Ernakulam via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, Chertala, and Cherthala in around 4h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Aluva to Ernakulam South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Cherthala to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Ernākulam is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kovalam to Ernākulam.
There are 1428+ hotels available in Ernākulam.