There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Malabar Coasttaxi
2h 21m₹6,867–19,660Train via Kannapuram
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannapuramtrain 16346
5h 58m₹1,125–2,822Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakkudi to Kannurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 55m₹1,578–4,688Drive 290.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Malabar Coastcar 290.7 km
4h 42m₹3,262–4,711Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Malabar Coasttaxi 290.7 km
4h 42m₹5,500–7,000Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangaditrain 12617 / ...
6h 13m₹1,135–2,822
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Malabar Coast. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kannur via Chalakkudi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Malabar Coast. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kannapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Kochi and Malabar Coast is 296 km. The road distance is 290.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast without a car is to train via Kannapuram which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast, including transfers.
Kochi to Malabar Coast bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Malabar Coast train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast is to train via Kannapuram which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,700 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Malabar Coast, 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, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Malabar Coast via Ernakulam, Chalakudy, Chalakkudi, and Kannur in around 7h 55m.
- 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
- 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
- +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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
- Website
- Dheena Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dheena Travels
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 82817 55533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Chalakkudi to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹450–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–7,000
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 Malabar Coast bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Kochi to Malabar Coast train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Malabar Coast is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Kochi to Malabar Coast.
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