There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Bhatkal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Bhatkaltrain 10216 / ...
11h 48m₹625–2,772Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Udupi, Karnataka to Byndoor, Karnatakabus Udupi, Karnataka - Byndoor, Karnataka
15h 1mDrive 549.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Bhatkalcar 549.3 km
8h 21m₹6,268–9,053Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Bhatkaltaxi 549.3 km
8h 21m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the train from Surathkal to Bhatkaltrain
9h 47m₹6,879–16,073Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakkudy to Mangalore Lalbaugbus
- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Bhatkaltrain
15h 11m₹978–2,388Fly to Dabolim Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane COK - GOI
- Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkaltrain
10h 50m₹6,711–14,720
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Bhatkal is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Bhatkal is to drive which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Bhatkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Byndoor, Karnataka via Aluva Bypass Junction and Udupi, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Bhatkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Bhatkal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Kochi and Bhatkal is 568 km. The road distance is 549.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bhatkal without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Kochi to Bhatkal, including transfers.
Kochi to Bhatkal bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Bhatkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Bhatkal is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Bhatkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Bhatkal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Bhatkal via Ernakulam, Aluva, Aluva Bypass Junction, Udupi, Udupi, Karnataka, and Byndoor, Karnataka in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Dabolim Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Surathkal to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Mangalore Jn to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Madgaon to Bhatkal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Bhatkal bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Udupi station.
Kochi to Bhatkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bhatkal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Bhatkal is 549 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Kochi to Bhatkal.
There are 54+ hotels available in Bhatkal.