There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Idaikalbus
6h 20m₹481–917Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 16361 / ...
7h 14m₹200–1,600Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kadayanallurcar 203.2 km
3h 10m₹2,302–3,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kadayanallurtaxi 203.2 km
3h 10m₹4,600–6,000
Kochi to Kadayanallur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Idaikal via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kadayanallur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Kochi and Kadayanallur is 248 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹480 - ₹950.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Kochi to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹480 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Idaikal via Kottarakara in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kadayanallur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Kochi to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kadayanallur is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Kochi to Kadayanallur.
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