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 30m₹794–1,291Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 16361 / ...
7h 24m₹515–1,972Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kadayanallurcar 203.2 km
3h 10m₹2,280–3,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kadayanallurtaxi 203.2 km
3h 10m₹4,600–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kadayanallur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Kochi and Kadayanallur is 255 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 30m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 30m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Idaikal via Ernakulam and Kottarakara in around 6h 30m. 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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 47+ hotels available in Kadayanallur.