There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Bakkalam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
2h 17m₹6,717–19,460Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuramtrain 16346
6h 3m₹1,175–2,922Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakkudi to Kannurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 48m₹2,408–4,638Drive 288.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Bakkalamcar 288.5 km
4h 38m₹3,237–4,676Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Bakkalamtaxi 288.5 km
4h 38m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Kannurbus
8h 52m₹1,398–3,648
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Bakkalam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Bakkalam is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Bakkalam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kannur via Chalakkudi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Bakkalam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kannapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Kochi and Bakkalam is 286 km. The road distance is 288.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bakkalam without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Kochi to Bakkalam, including transfers.
Kochi to Bakkalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Bakkalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bakkalam is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000 and takes 6h 3m, you could also bus via Kizhake Chālakudi, which costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,700 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Bakkalam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 82817 55533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
- Website
- Jacobs Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Jacobs Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Sona Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sona Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Blue Bird Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Blue Bird Travels
- Phone
- +91 94962 28444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adrin Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Adrin Travels
- Phone
- +91 75111 00055
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edens Holidays
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Edens Holidays
- Website
- Naitra Holidays
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Naitra Holidays
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Bakkalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Kochi to Bakkalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Bakkalam is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kochi to Bakkalam.
There are 188+ hotels available in Bakkalam.