The Kasaragod to Ernakulam bus route covers approximately 355 kms and takes about 9 hrs 27 mins. A total of 28 direct buses operated by 17 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 01:40, and the last bus leaves at 23:00.
Major boarding points in Kasaragod include Bandhiyodu, Hosangadi, Kumbala, Thalapadi, Uppala, while common drop locations in Ernakulam are Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Attingal, Chottanikkara, Edapally, Fort, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kadavanthara, Kalamassery, Kaloor.
RTC and private operators such as Sona Travels, Madhavi Travels, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Ubc travels, Blue Bird Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 443 - INR 2190.00 depending on the bus type and features.



