There are 5 ways to get from Trivendrum to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 34m₹492–1,768Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Cochinbus
4h 42m₹892–2,696Drive 204.8 km
- Drive from Trivendrum to Kochicar 204.8 km
3h 9m₹2,289–3,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trivendrum to Kochitaxi 204.8 km
3h 9m₹4,200–5,000Fly
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 46m₹7,042–20,174
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trivendrum to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Cochin via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Trivendrum to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Trivendrum and Kochi is 213 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.
The best way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Trivendrum to Kochi, including transfers.
Trivendrum to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Trivendrum to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Trivendrum to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Trivendrum, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trivendrum to Kochi via Trivandrum, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Cochin in around 4h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Cochin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Trivendrum to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Trivendrum to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trivendrum to Kochi is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Trivendrum to Kochi.
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