There are 5 ways to get from Colachel to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Eraniel to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
5h 59m₹901–2,442Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
6h 13m₹1,424–3,401Drive 260 km
- Drive from Colachel to Kochicar 260 km
4h 1m₹2,544–3,674Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Kochitaxi 260 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
5h 19m₹9,311–21,262
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Kochi is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cochin via Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Colachel and Kochi is 274 km. The road distance is 260 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Colachel to Kochi, including transfers.
Colachel to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Colachel to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Kochi is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Ernakulam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colachel to Kochi via Trivandrum, Kesavadasapuram, Kaniyapuram, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
Yellow Cabs India
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Booking & Getting There
Colachel to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Colachel to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Kochi is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Colachel to Kochi.
There are 1224+ hotels available in Kochi.