There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Trivendrum 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 Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 32m₹589–2,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
3h 57m₹180–1,400Drive 204.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Trivendrumcar 204.6 km
3h 11m₹2,322–3,354Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Trivendrumtaxi 204.6 km
3h 11m₹4,200–5,000
Kochi to Trivendrum by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Trivendrum. However, there are services departing from Cochin and arriving at Trivandrum via Alappuzha and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Kochi and Trivendrum is 217 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kochi to Trivendrum, including transfers.
Kochi to Trivendrum bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Cochin station.
Kochi to Trivendrum train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Trivendrum, India?
You can take a bus from Cochin to Trivendrum via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Trivendrum bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Kochi to Trivendrum train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Trivendrum is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kochi to Trivendrum.
There are 833+ hotels available in Trivendrum.