There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kannur
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannurtrain 20632 / ...
5h 15m₹921–3,252Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangaditrain 12617 / ...
5h 44m₹820–2,417Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanurbus
8h 23m₹1,673–2,144Drive 290.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Malabar Coastcar 290.7 km
4h 42m₹3,270–4,723Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Malabar Coasttaxi 290.7 km
4h 42m₹5,500–7,000Fly, taxi
- 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
4h 44m₹5,105–13,518
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Malabar Coast. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Payyanur via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Malabar Coast. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Payangadi via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Kochi and Malabar Coast is 309 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 Kannur which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kochi to Malabar Coast, including transfers.
Kochi to Malabar Coast bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction 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 Kannur which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Malabar Coast, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹900–1,100 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Payangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,100
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Sleeper
- ₹900–1,100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Malabar Coast bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Payyanur station.
Kochi to Malabar Coast train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur 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.
There are 183+ hotels available in Malabar Coast.







