There are 4 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 30m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ernakulambus
4h 55m₹260–2,100Drive 214.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulamcar 214.4 km
3h 12m₹2,419–3,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulamtaxi 214.4 km
3h 12m₹4,400–5,500
Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Ernakulam. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernākulam is 205 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, 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, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Ernakulam hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–490 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹360–490
- Website
- Edens Holidays
Bus from Trivandrum to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Edens Holidays
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- 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
Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernākulam.
There are 1409+ hotels available in Ernākulam.