There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Madukkarai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, line 16324 train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Madukaraitrain 16324 / ...
5h₹725–2,792Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Madukkaraibus FlixBus IN4411
5h 45m₹618–1,088Drive 176.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Madukkaraicar 176.4 km
2h 39m₹1,715–2,477Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Madukkaraitaxi 176.4 km
2h 39m₹3,900–4,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Madukkarai is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Madukkarai is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Madukkarai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Coimbatore - Madukkarai via FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Madukkarai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Madukarai via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kochi and Madukkarai is 200 km. The road distance is 176.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Madukkarai without a car is to train and line 16324 train which takes 5h and costs ₹700 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kochi to Madukkarai, including transfers.
Kochi to Madukkarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Madukkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Madukkarai is to train and line 16324 train which takes 5h and costs ₹700 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Madukkarai, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Madukkarai via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Madukarai in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to FlixBus Coimbatore - Madukkarai via Ernakulam and FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand in around 5h 45m.
- 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
Train from Palakkad to Madukarai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chalakudi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Madukkarai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Madukkarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Kochi to Madukkarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Madukkarai is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kochi to Madukkarai.
There are 361+ hotels available in Madukkarai.