There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Kalakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nanguneritrain 16128
6h 46m₹1,035–2,772Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyurbus
7h 6m₹2,444–4,351Drive 269.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kalakkadcar 269.9 km
4h 10m₹3,021–4,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kalakkadtaxi 269.9 km
4h 10m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kalakkadtaxi
5h 52m₹14,867–23,460Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nanguneritrain
6h 50m₹7,728–21,180
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kalakkad is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kalakkad is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Valliyur via Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Kochi and Kalakkad is 341 km. The road distance is 269.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kalakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Kochi to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Kochi to Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kalakkad is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,400 - ₹4,400 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kalakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Nanguneri once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Kalakkad via Ernakulam, Kazhakkoottam, Kazhakootam, and Valliyur in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹270–330
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–7,500
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 Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkoottam station.
Kochi to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kalakkad is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kochi to Kalakkad.
There are 21+ hotels available in Kalakkad.