There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Malayalappuzha by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannurtrain 16303 / ...
2h 31m₹1,005–2,172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminalbus
4h 42m₹624–871Drive 119.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Malayalappuzhacar 119.7 km
1h 53m₹1,366–1,973Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Malayalappuzhataxi 119.7 km
1h 53m₹2,500–3,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Malayalappuzha is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Malayalappuzha is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Malayalappuzha. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Malayalappuzha. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Chengannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Kochi and Malayalappuzha is 133 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malayalappuzha without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kochi to Malayalappuzha, including transfers.
Kochi to Malayalappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Malayalappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Malayalappuzha is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹900 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Malayalappuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Malayalappuzha via Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
Bus from Kottayam to Pathanamthitta KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
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 Malayalappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kochi to Malayalappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Malayalappuzha is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Kochi to Malayalappuzha.
There are 75+ hotels available in Malayalappuzha.