The average train between Kochi and Kottar takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Kochi to Kottar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Kochi and Kottar. The earliest departure is at 1:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Kochi is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Kottar at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottar. However, there are services departing from Kochi station and arriving at Kottar station via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Kochi to Kottar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Kottar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
The distance between Kochi and Kottar is 235.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagercoil Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 5h 42m.