There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Ettikulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Payangaditrain 12617 / ...
6h 21m₹1,185–2,872Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanurbus
8h 31m₹1,926–2,453Drive 303.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Ettikulamcar 303.1 km
4h 53m₹3,398–4,908Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Ettikulamtaxi 303.1 km
4h 53m₹6,000–7,500Train via Kannur
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannurtrain 16346 / ...
7h 4m₹1,285–3,772Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Payyanurbus
9h 15m₹1,388–3,638
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Ettikulam is to bus via Thrissur which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Ettikulam is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Ettikulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Payyanur via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Ettikulam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Payangadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kochi and Ettikulam is 324 km. The road distance is 303.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ettikulam without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Kochi to Ettikulam, including transfers.
Kochi to Ettikulam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Ettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ettikulam is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Ettikulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangadi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹900–1,100 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,100
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹900–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- 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 Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Ettikulam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Payyanur station.
Kochi to Ettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Payangadi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Ettikulam is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Kochi to Ettikulam.
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