There are 4 ways to get from Trivendrum to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 22m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
4h 28m₹592–2,336Drive 205.2 km
- Drive from Trivendrum to Kochicar 205.2 km
3h 11m₹2,318–3,349Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trivendrum to Kochitaxi 205.2 km
3h 11m₹4,200–5,000
Trivendrum to Kochi by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Trivendrum to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Trivendrum and Kochi is 206 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Trivendrum to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Trivendrum to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Trivendrum, 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 Trivendrum to Cochin via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, and Alappuzha in around 4h 28m.
- 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
- +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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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
Trivendrum to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Trivendrum to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trivendrum to Kochi is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Trivendrum to Kochi.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Kochi.