There are 9 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Madurai
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
7h 31m₹9,084–15,220Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Madurai Jntrain 16343 / ...
13h 13m₹310–2,080Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus Angamaly
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
11h 20mTrain via Palakkad
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
12h 15m₹520–3,730Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Melur259.1 km
4h 28mDrive 259.1 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melurcar 259.1 km
4h 28m₹2,924–4,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melurtaxi 259.1 km
4h 28m₹5,000–6,500Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
6h 36mBus via Palani
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
11h 39m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Melur, Tamil Nadu via Aluva, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Melur is 231 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m, you could also train via Palakkad, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Melur, Tamil Nadu via Aluva station, Aluva, Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–42,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Aluva to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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
Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Melur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Melur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Melur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.