There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Bekal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kasaragod
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kasaragodtrain 16346 / ...
8h 12m₹665–3,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tripunitura to Bekal Forttrain 16629
10h 8m₹593–2,323Bus via Aluva Bypass Junction
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Nileshwarbus
10h 16m₹1,386–2,553Drive 345.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Bekalcar 345.4 km
5h 31m₹3,860–5,575Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Bekaltaxi 345.4 km
5h 31m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Bekal Forttrain
6h 29m₹7,527–15,670Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Nileshwarbus
10h 20m₹1,264–3,528Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain
4h 44m₹6,697–20,460
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Bekal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Bekal is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Nileshwar via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Bekal Fort via Kasaragod. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kochi and Bekal is 392 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bekal without a car is to train via Kasaragod which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Kochi to Bekal, including transfers.
Kochi to Bekal bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bekal is to train via Kasaragod which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva Bypass Junction, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Bekal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kasaragod every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Nileshwar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹950–1,200 and the journey takes 7h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kasaragod
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Mangalore to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tripunitura to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Kannur to Bekal Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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 Bekal bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Nileshwar station.
Kochi to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kasaragod station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Bekal is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Kochi to Bekal.
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