There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Kannur by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
2h 8m₹6,567–19,360Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannurtrain 16346 / ...
5h 32m₹525–2,072Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Kannurbus
7h 27mDrive 272 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kannurcar 272 km
4h 24m₹3,040–4,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kannurtaxi 272 km
4h 24m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Kannurbus
8h 35m₹648–2,698
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kannur is to bus via Thrissur which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kannur is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kannur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kannur via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kannur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Kochi and Kannur is 281 km. The road distance is 272 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kannur without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Kochi to Kannur, including transfers.
Kochi to Kannur bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Kannur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kannur is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kannur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- 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 Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- 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 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Kannur bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Kannur station.
Kochi to Kannur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kannur is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kochi to Kannur.
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