There are 5 ways to get from Anchal to Kochi by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Cherthalabus
4h 22m₹1,099–2,728Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Karunagapallybus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
4h 29m₹774–2,708Drive 160.2 km
- Drive from Anchal to Kochicar 160.2 km
2h 20m₹1,797–2,595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anchal to Kochitaxi 160.2 km
2h 20m₹3,300–4,000Train
- Take the train from Punalur to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
5h 24m₹777–2,119
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anchal to Kochi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Anchal to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Cochin via Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Anchal and Kochi is 216 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Anchal to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Anchal to Kochi, including transfers.
Anchal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Anchal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Anchal to Kochi is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Anchal, Kerala, India and Kochi, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–280 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayankulam to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Punalur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Karunagapally
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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Booking & Getting There
Anchal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Anchal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchal to Kochi is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Anchal to Kochi.
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