There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
3h 8m₹665–1,912Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Palakkadbus
4h 6m₹713–1,098Drive 147.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Malampuzha Damcar 147.2 km
2h 16m₹1,647–2,379Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Malampuzha Damtaxi 147.2 km
2h 16m₹3,200–3,900Bus via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4411 / ...
5h 7m₹879–1,303
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Kochi and Malampuzha Dam is 167 km. The road distance is 147.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam, including transfers.
Kochi to Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Malampuzha Dam, 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 Palakkad every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹170–450 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- 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 Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–450
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kochi to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Malampuzha Dam is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kochi to Malampuzha Dam.
There are 110+ hotels available in Malampuzha Dam.











