There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kottayi-I by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
3h 21m₹875–2,152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannambus
3h 46m₹733–1,138Drive 132.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kottayi-Icar 132.1 km
2h 1m₹1,479–2,136Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottayi-Itaxi 132.1 km
2h 1m₹2,900–3,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottayi-I is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottayi-I is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kottayi-I. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kuzhalmannam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottayi-I. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Kochi and Kottayi-I is 177 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottayi-I without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kochi to Kottayi-I, including transfers.
Kochi to Kottayi-I bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kottayi-I train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottayi-I is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottayi-I, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–450 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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 Kottayi-I bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kuzhalmannam station.
Kochi to Kottayi-I train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottayi-I is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kochi to Kottayi-I.
There are 120+ hotels available in Kottayi-I.