There are 7 ways to get from Kadakkal to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
3h 17m₹1,037–2,350Bus, train via Chengannūr
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Tripunituratrain 16310 / ...
4h 56m₹726–1,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain 16310 / ...
5h 6m₹776–1,853Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Kochicar 169.4 km
2h 28m₹1,897–2,740Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Kochitaxi 169.4 km
2h 28m₹3,500–4,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Angamalybus
5h 48m₹827–1,472Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 19m₹8,129–19,635
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Kochi is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Ernakulam via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Kochi is 203 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Kadakkal to Kochi, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Kadakkal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Angamaly hourly. Tickets cost ₹240–700 and the journey takes 4h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chengannur to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilimanoor to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Kadakkal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kadakkal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Kochi is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kadakkal to Kochi.
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