Mysore to Kochi/Ernakulam

Eddie_B · Dec 12th, 2008, 18:18

Hi

I've had a look through various threads covering travel from Mysore to Kochi/Ernakulam.

I've ruled out trains as it looks like I'd have to go back to Bangalore to make the connection.

My guide book tells me that there are buses that do this route, however most posts that I have read on this site seem to suggest its not as straight forward as getting a direct, over night bus from Mysore to Kochi/Ernakulam. Also I can't find any information on the internet about this bus route.

Does anyone have experience of this journey, and if there is a bus can it be booked online or by phone prior to the departure date.

Any advise is gratefully received.

pmvelu · Dec 12th, 2008, 20:18

Eddie,

There are few buses from Mysore to Ernakulam Directly . For timings and online booking Karnataka Government buses you could try out www.ksrtc.in - E-Reservation. Volvo A/C will take around 8 hours and Normal buses will take around 11 Hours and be aware all these buses come from Bangalore and hence reserve well in advance. As you already browsed our forum, If you would like to avoid the uncomfortable long tiring Journey in a bus, you could get back to Bangalore and Board direct train to Ernakulam JN ..

In Addition to Government buses, there are few Private Buses too from Mysore for which I don't think you could book it online .

Hope this helps
Velu

Eddie_B · Dec 15th, 2008, 14:48

thanks for this. Having looked at various options I think I'm going to go back to Bangalore and then get the train out.

ramsblore · Dec 15th, 2008, 23:26

Hi Eddie,
I personally would recommend you take a bus to Ernakulam from Mysore rather than going to Bangalore. It is like travelling to London from Cardiff to go to Glasgow, which i did once. There are lot of buses from Mysore, including the private buses and though the journey may be a little uncomfortable, you can save on time.

http://marinersdiary.blogspot.com

pmvelu · Dec 16th, 2008, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie_B

thanks for this. Having looked at various options I think I'm going to go back to Bangalore and then get the train out.

That's a good Plan Eddie.. As Bangalore is just 2 to 2.5 hours away it's good if you back track to Bangalore and board the Trivandrum express and could have a comfortable Journey ..

There is no point in boarding a bus and travelling for 11 hours and even 200 Rs Or 2.5 hours is NOT really a Problem for the comfort a train provides !Just My opinion.

Cheers
Velu

santos_g15 · Dec 16th, 2008, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie_B

thanks for this. Having looked at various options I think I'm going to go back to Bangalore and then get the train out.

bus is not good for more than 4 hr journey.max 6 hrs.good decision.

Eddie_B · Dec 28th, 2008, 17:23

Sorry not to get back sooner....I'm a little confused and might take some advice from people once I arrive.

Thanks all for responding to my questions

Dec 12th, 2008, 18:18	#1
Eddie_B Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 3	Mysore to Kochi/Ernakulam Hi I've had a look through various threads covering travel from Mysore to Kochi/Ernakulam. I've ruled out trains as it looks like I'd have to go back to Bangalore to make the connection. My guide book tells me that there are buses that do this route, however most posts that I have read on this site seem to suggest its not as straight forward as getting a direct, over night bus from Mysore to Kochi/Ernakulam. Also I can't find any information on the internet about this bus route. Does anyone have experience of this journey, and if there is a bus can it be booked online or by phone prior to the departure date. Any advise is gratefully received.

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Dec 12th, 2008, 20:18	#2
pmvelu Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 1,195	Eddie, There are few buses from Mysore to Ernakulam Directly . For timings and online booking Karnataka Government buses you could try out www.ksrtc.in - E-Reservation. Volvo A/C will take around 8 hours and Normal buses will take around 11 Hours and be aware all these buses come from Bangalore and hence reserve well in advance. As you already browsed our forum, If you would like to avoid the uncomfortable long tiring Journey in a bus, you could get back to Bangalore and Board direct train to Ernakulam JN .. In Addition to Government buses, there are few Private Buses too from Mysore for which I don't think you could book it online . Hope this helps Velu

Dec 15th, 2008, 14:48	#3
Eddie_B Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 3	thanks for this. Having looked at various options I think I'm going to go back to Bangalore and then get the train out.

Dec 15th, 2008, 23:26	#4
ramsblore Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kochi Posts: 96	Hi Eddie, I personally would recommend you take a bus to Ernakulam from Mysore rather than going to Bangalore. It is like travelling to London from Cardiff to go to Glasgow, which i did once. There are lot of buses from Mysore, including the private buses and though the journey may be a little uncomfortable, you can save on time. http://marinersdiary.blogspot.com

Dec 28th, 2008, 17:23	#7
Eddie_B Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 3	Sorry not to get back sooner....I'm a little confused and might take some advice from people once I arrive. Thanks all for responding to my questions