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How to get from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram
3 ways, 179 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 3h 35m | ₹358–980 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 21m | ₹1,380–1,730 estimated |
| Taxi | 4h 21m | ₹2,750–3,440 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:24 → 14:405h 16m · directIndian Railways 12484₹435–980
- 11:32 → 15:073h 35m · directIndian Railways 20631₹358–870
- 12:41 → 18:225h 41m · directIndian Railways 20629₹398–945
- 14:11 → 18:284h 17m · directIndian Railways 16649₹400–940
- 14:26 → 19:034h 37m · directIndian Railways 22642₹360–875
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram?
- The fastest way is by train: about 3h 35m door to door. The straight-line distance is 179 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹358. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 3h 35m. Fares run ₹358–980 across classes.
- How far is Thiruvananthapuram from Kochi by road?
- About 213 km, roughly 4h 21m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹1,380–1,730; tolls and parking are extra.