There are 7 ways to get from Ernākulam to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuramtrain
11h 7m₹832–4,333Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
12h 56m₹722–3,451Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ernakulam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
11h 48mDrive 367.2 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Keelakaraicar 367.2 km
6h 13m₹4,143–5,985Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Keelakaraitaxi 367.2 km
6h 13m₹7,000–9,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
8h 36m₹15,003–25,615Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 35m₹945–1,471
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Keelakarai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹900 - ₹1,500 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam, Kerala and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Keelakarai is 515 km. The road distance is 367.2 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Keelakarai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Ernākulam to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, depart from Ernakulam, Kerala station.
Ernākulam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Keelakarai is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Town to Keelakarai via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Ramanathapuram in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Keelakarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–9,000
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
Ernākulam to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Cholan Tours, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ernākulam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Keelakarai is 367 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Ernākulam to Keelakarai.
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