There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Bakkalam by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- 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 50mDrive 288.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Bakkalamcar 288.5 km
4h 38m₹3,234–4,671Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Bakkalamtaxi 288.5 km
4h 38m₹5,500–7,000Taxi, subway, fly
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Maharajas Collegetaxi
- Take the subway from Maharajas College to Aluvasubway
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
4h 52m₹5,979–18,703Bus
- 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 drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
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 50m.
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 316 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 6h 3m 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 train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kizhake Chālakudi, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Bakkalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Bakkalam via Ernakulam, Chalakudy, Chalakkudi, and Kannur in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- 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
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Maharajas College to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–60
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹45–60
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹320–7,000
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
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.
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