There are 5 ways to get from Kovalam to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 27m₹543–1,829Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
4h 34m₹950–2,768Drive 212.7 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Kochicar 212.7 km
3h 20m₹2,372–3,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kochitaxi 212.7 km
3h 20m₹4,300–5,500Fly, subway
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Maharajas Collegesubway
3h 16m₹5,569–15,669
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kochi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kochi is to fly and subway which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Kovalam and Kochi is 217 km. The road distance is 212.7 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kovalam to Kochi, including transfers.
Kovalam to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kovalam to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Cochin via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, and Alappuzha in around 4h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Aluva to Maharajas College
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kovalam to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Kochi is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kovalam to Kochi.
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