There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Balalkunnu by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Balalkunnutaxi
2h 58m₹7,267–20,160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Kanhangadbus
11h 5m₹1,194–2,748Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Nileshwartrain 22637 / ...
7h 40m₹1,535–4,172Drive 339.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Balalkunnucar 339.7 km
5h 36m₹3,798–5,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Balalkunnutaxi 339.7 km
5h 36m₹6,500–8,500Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Nileshwartrain
6h 54m₹7,937–17,870Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannurtrain 16346 / ...
- Take the bus from Kannur to Kanhangadbus
10h 8m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Balalkunnu is to train which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,200 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Balalkunnu is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Balalkunnu. However, there are services departing from Kalamassery and arriving at Vellarikundu via Kanhagad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Balalkunnu. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Nileshwar via Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Kochi and Balalkunnu is 334 km. The road distance is 339.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Balalkunnu without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kochi to Balalkunnu, including transfers.
Kochi to Balalkunnu bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalamassery station.
Kochi to Balalkunnu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Balalkunnu is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Balalkunnu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Balalkunnu via Ernakulam Jn, Kozhikkode, and Nileshwar in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalamassery to Kanhangad twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kozhikkode to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Mangalore to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Kannur to Kanhangad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–8,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Balalkunnu bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kanhangad station.
Kochi to Balalkunnu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Balalkunnu is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Kochi to Balalkunnu.
There are 60+ hotels available in Balalkunnu.










