There are 5 ways to get from Cherthala to Purakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kozhikode
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 20632 / ...
5h 57m₹799–3,694Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Payyolitrain 16307 / ...
5h 58m₹475–1,875Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Koyilandybus
5h 59m₹725–886Drive 240.6 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Purakkadcar 240.6 km
3h 48m₹2,706–3,909Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Purakkadtaxi 240.6 km
3h 48m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Purakkad is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹900 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Purakkad is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Koyilandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Quilandi via Ernakulam Jn and Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Cherthala and Purakkad is 263 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Purakkad without a car is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cherthala to Purakkad, including transfers.
Cherthala to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Purakkad is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹900 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Purakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Cherthala to Koyilandy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–410 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Cherthala to Payyoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Cherthala to Koyilandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–410
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Cherthala to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Koyilandy station.
Cherthala to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Purakkad is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cherthala to Purakkad.
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