There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Colachel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Colachel is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Colachel is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Kochi and Colachel is 267 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Colachel without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kochi to Colachel, including transfers.
Kochi to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Colachel is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Colachel, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–410 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Colachel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kochi to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Colachel is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kochi to Colachel.
There are 41+ hotels available in Colachel.