There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kannur International Airport, line 12601 train
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Payyanurtrain
3h 53m₹6,777–20,310Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Payyanurtrain 11098 / ...
6h 51m₹535–2,072Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Payyanurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
10h 1m₹1,105–5,768Drive 310.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaterscar 310.2 km
4h 59m₹3,481–5,027Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaterstaxi 310.2 km
4h 59m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Payyanurtrain
7h 6m₹7,547–17,770Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Payyanurtrain
8h 15m₹9,967–18,410Train via Kozhikode
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Payyanurtrain 06125 / ...
7h 31m₹635–2,972
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters is to fly and line 12601 train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Payyanur via Angamaly and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Payyanur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Kochi and Kavvayi Backwaters is 316 km. The road distance is 310.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters, including transfers.
Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters bus services, operated by Royal Rich India, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹6,000 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kavvayi Backwaters, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Payyanur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, Royal Rich India operates a bus from Aluva to Payyanur every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 45m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–21,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–20,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Mangalore to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kozhikkode to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kozhikkode to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Royal Rich India
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Royal Rich India
- Phone
- +91 94962 28444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adrin Travels
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Adrin Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,400
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Sonia Luxury Lines
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sonia Luxury Lines
- Website
- Blue Bird Travels
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Blue Bird Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 82817 55533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
- Website
- Naitra Holidays
Bus from Aluva to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Naitra Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters bus services, operated by Royal Rich India, arrive at Payyanur station.
Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Payyanur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Kochi to Kavvayi Backwaters.
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