Thiruvananthapuram → Kochi
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Kerala · 173 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express #12076 · JShtb |
06:00 | 09:15 | 3h 15m | CC |
| Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi #12082 · JShtb |
14:20 | 18:08 | 3h 48m | CC |
| TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp #12431 · Raj |
19:15 | 22:20 | 3h 05m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Eranad Express #16606 · Exp |
03:45 | 08:00 | 4h 15m | CC |
| Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express #12788 · SF |
04:15 | 08:20 | 4h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp #16332 · Exp |
04:15 | 08:20 | 4h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Venad Express #16302 · Exp |
05:00 | 09:45 | 4h 45m | CC |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
05:30 | 10:00 | 4h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
05:30 | 10:00 | 4h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
05:30 | 10:03 | 4h 33m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Parasuram Express #16650 · Exp |
06:30 | 11:02 | 4h 32m | CC |
| Sabari Express #17229 · Exp |
07:15 | 11:38 | 4h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express #16382 · Exp |
08:00 | 13:11 | 5h 11m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express #12997 · SF |
09:10 | 12:40 | 3h 30m | 3A,SL |
| TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI LTT Netravati Exp #16346 · Exp |
09:50 | 13:50 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
11:15 | 15:35 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
14:20 | 18:45 | 4h 25m | 3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Chennai SF Mail #12624 · SF |
14:30 | 18:59 | 4h 29m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express #16322 · Exp |
16:05 | 20:25 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
16:05 | 20:28 | 4h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
16:05 | 20:27 | 4h 22m | 3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express #16323 · Exp |
16:35 | 20:55 | 4h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Chennai Superfast Express #12696 · SF |
17:10 | 21:33 | 4h 23m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Trivandrum-Ernakulam-Guruvayur Intercity Express #16342 · Exp |
17:25 | 21:30 | 4h 05m | CC |
| Vanchinad Express #16304 · Exp |
17:40 | 22:20 | 4h 40m | CC |
| Malabar Express #16629 · Exp |
18:30 | 23:33 | 5h 03m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Maveli Express #16604 · Exp |
19:25 | 23:25 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL,FC |
| Nagercoil-Mangalore Special #06301 · Exp |
19:40 | 00:17 | 4h 37m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Thiruvananthapuram Central Chennai Central weekly express #12698 · SF |
20:10 | 00:13 | 4h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Mangalore Express #16347 · Exp |
20:40 | 01:12 | 4h 32m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express #16349 · Exp |
22:30 | 02:48 | 4h 18m | 3A,SL |
| Amrita Express #16343 · Exp |
22:30 | 02:48 | 4h 18m | 2A,SL |
| Nagercoil-Coimbatore Special #06618 · Exp |
22:40 | 03:32 | 4h 52m | 2A,3A,SL |
| CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp #16127 · Exp |
23:40 | 03:40 | 4h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi is approximately 173 km (107 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 206 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks.
Indian Railways connects Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 45 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi route. The journey takes approximately 4 hrs 35 min covering ~206 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi covers approximately 206 km and takes around 3 hrs 21 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
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