There are 7 ways to get from Coimbatore to Colachel by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kulitthuraitrain 16318
9h 19m₹877–2,843Bus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Marthandambus 783Ns
10h 30m₹935–1,593Drive 444.8 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Colachelcar 444.8 km
6h 25m₹5,049–7,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Colacheltaxi 444.8 km
6h 25m₹10,000–12,000Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CJB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
8h 30m₹10,950–21,470Bus via Trivandrum
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Trivandrumbus
10h 47m₹945–2,800Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CJB - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
8h 40m₹11,669–24,430
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Colachel is to bus via Trivandrum which costs ₹900 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Colachel is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Gandhipuram and arriving at Marthandam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Kulitthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Colachel is 479 km. The road distance is 444.8 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Colachel without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Coimbatore to Colachel, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Colachel bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Gandhipuram station.
Coimbatore to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Colachel is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Colachel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Kulitthurai once a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 1m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Gandhipuram to Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–900 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trivandrum via Goa, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Colachel bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Marthandam station.
Coimbatore to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kulitthurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Colachel is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Coimbatore to Colachel.
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