There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Kilimanoor by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 11m₹577–1,765Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannurtrain 16303 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kilimanoorbus
4h₹231–1,253Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kilimanoorbus
4h 55m₹240–340Drive 173.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kilimanoorcar 173.7 km
2h 30m₹1,973–2,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kilimanoortaxi 173.7 km
2h 30m₹3,600–4,300Train, bus via Tripunitura
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Chengannurtrain 16301 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kilimanoorbus
4h 56m₹249–1,308
Kochi to Kilimanoor by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kilimanoor is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹340 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kilimanoor is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kilimanoor. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kilimanoor. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Kochi and Kilimanoor is 186 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kilimanoor without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kochi to Kilimanoor, including transfers.
Kochi to Kilimanoor bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kilimanoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kilimanoor is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹340 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kilimanoor, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kilimanoor once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–340 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tripunitura to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kilimanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kilimanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹280–340
Bus from Chengannur to Kilimanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Kilimanoor bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kilimanoor station.
Kochi to Kilimanoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kilimanoor is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kochi to Kilimanoor.
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