There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Kannur (Region) by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuramtrain 16346
6h 22m₹1,425–3,172Train via Payangadi
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangaditrain 12617 / ...
6h 34m₹1,335–3,072Bus via Aluva Bypass Junction
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanurbus
8h 40m₹2,026–2,553Drive 312.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kannur (Region)car 312.2 km
5h 8m₹3,563–5,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kannur (Region)taxi 312.2 km
5h 8m₹6,000–7,500Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Kannur (Region)taxi
5h 8m₹6,429–19,103Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Payyannurbus
8h 53m₹1,904–3,578
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kannur (Region) is to train via Payangadi which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,100 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kannur (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kannur (Region). However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Payyanur via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kannur (Region). However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kannapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Kochi and Kannur (Region) is 335 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kannur (Region) without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Kochi to Kannur (Region), including transfers.
Kochi to Kannur (Region) bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Kannur (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kannur (Region) is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva Bypass Junction, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kannur (Region), Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹900–1,100 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,100
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹900–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–7,500
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 Kannur (Region) bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Payyanur station.
Kochi to Kannur (Region) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kannur (Region) is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Kochi to Kannur (Region).
There are 69+ hotels available in Kannur (Region).







