There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Cherkala by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Kasaragodtrain
4h 9m₹7,017–20,850Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kasaragodtrain 16346 / ...
7h 14m₹875–2,662Bus via Aluva Bypass Junction
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Kasargodebus
9h 54m₹1,216–2,403Drive 360.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Cherkalacar 360.2 km
5h 48m₹4,033–5,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Cherkalataxi 360.2 km
5h 48m₹8,000–9,500Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kasaragodtrain
5h 52m₹7,347–17,010Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Kasargodbus
10h 6m₹1,644–3,178
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Cherkala is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Cherkala is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Cherkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kasargode via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Cherkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kasaragod via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Kochi and Cherkala is 378 km. The road distance is 360.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Cherkala without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kochi to Cherkala, including transfers.
Kochi to Cherkala bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Cherkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Cherkala is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva Bypass Junction, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Cherkala, 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 Kasargode twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 53m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- 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 27m
- 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 37m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- 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 Kannur to Kasaragod
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Kasaragod
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Kasargode
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Kasargode
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Kasargod
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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 Cherkala bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Kasargode station.
Kochi to Cherkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kasaragod station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Cherkala is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Kochi to Cherkala.
There are 59+ hotels available in Cherkala.