There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Malarikkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Malarikkal is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Malarikkal is to drive which takes 59 min and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Malarikkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Malarikkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Kochi and Malarikkal is 69 km. The road distance is 64.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malarikkal without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kochi to Malarikkal, including transfers.
Kochi to Malarikkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Malarikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malarikkal is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Malarikkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–160 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Malarikkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kochi to Malarikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Malarikkal is 65 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kochi to Malarikkal.
There are 809+ hotels available in Malarikkal.