There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kalakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nanguneritrain 16128
6h 36m₹725–2,307Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyurbus
6h 55m₹2,136–3,977Drive 269.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kalakkadcar 269.9 km
4h 10m₹3,049–4,404Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kalakkadtaxi 269.9 km
4h 10m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kalakkad is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 36m.
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 6h 55m.
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 36m.
The distance between Kochi and Kalakkad is 334 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 36m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 36m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,000 and takes 6h 55m.
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 bus from Ernakulam to Kalakkad via Kazhakkoottam, Kazhakootam, and Valliyur in around 6h 55m.
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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.
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