There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Trivendrum by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20631 / ...
3h 24m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 38m₹589–2,256Drive 204.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Trivendrumcar 204.6 km
3h 9m₹2,249–3,248Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Trivendrumtaxi 204.6 km
3h 9m₹3,700–4,500Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Maharajas College to Aluvasubway
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
3h 56m₹4,925–11,508
Kochi to Trivendrum by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
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 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Kochi and Trivendrum is 206 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every two hours.
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 train which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Trivendrum, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochin to Trivendrum via Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 3h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 13004250355
- contact@kmrl.co.in
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Maharajas College to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹45–60
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
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 Trivendrum bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Trivendrum is 2h 30m ahead of Kochi. It is currently 1:45 AM in Kochi and 4:15 AM in Trivendrum.
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 9m to drive from Kochi to Trivendrum.
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