There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Manali Station by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus
- Take the bus from Puthukkad to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus
12h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain 16361 / ...
13h 55m₹560–2,828Drive 461.5 km
- Drive from Kochi to Manali Stationcar 461.5 km
7h 29m₹5,268–7,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Manali Stationtaxi 461.5 km
7h 29m₹9,000–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain
12h 23m₹7,075–18,088
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Manali Station is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Manali Station is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Manali Station. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu via Puthukkad and Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Manali Station. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Tiruturaipundi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Kochi and Manali Station is 539 km. The road distance is 461.5 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Manali Station without a car is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 22m to get from Kochi to Manali Station, including transfers.
Kochi to Manali Station bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Manali Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Manali Station is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Manali Station, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Manali Station via Puthukkad, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junction twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 13h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Puthukad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Puthukkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹410–550
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Manali Station bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Puthukad station.
Kochi to Manali Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruturaipundi Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Manali Station is 462 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Kochi to Manali Station.
There are seven+ hotels available in Manali Station.