There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Trivendrum by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cochin to Alappuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
3h 41m₹891–2,698Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16128 / ...
4h 8m₹495–1,772Drive 204.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Trivendrumcar 204.6 km
3h 11m₹2,291–3,308Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Trivendrumtaxi 204.6 km
3h 11m₹4,200–5,000Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
3h 2m₹7,088–19,380
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Trivendrum is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000.
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 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Trivendrum. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Kochi and Trivendrum is 224 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 41m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 8m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Trivendrum, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Trivendrum via Cochin, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, and Trivandrum in around 3h 41m. 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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 783+ hotels available in Trivendrum.