There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Manapparai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Manaparaitrain
8h 46m₹765–4,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manaparaitrain 16128
12h 4m₹645–2,972Bus
- Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
10h 52mDrive 303.2 km
- Drive from Kochi to Manapparaicar 303.2 km
5h 4m₹3,395–4,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Manapparaitaxi 303.2 km
5h 4m₹6,000–7,500Fly to Trichy International Airport
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
5h 48m₹7,687–17,810Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manaparaitrain
8h 30m₹10,252–18,495
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Manapparai is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Manapparai is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Manapparai. However, there are services departing from Thoppumpady and arriving at Tiruchirappalli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Manapparai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Manaparai via Palakkad and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Kochi and Manapparai is 394 km. The road distance is 303.2 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Manapparai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Kochi to Manapparai, including transfers.
Kochi to Manapparai bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thoppumpady station.
Kochi to Manapparai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Manapparai is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m, you could also fly, which costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Manapparai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Manaparai via Ernakulam Jn, Palakkad, and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli 6 times a week, and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–44,000
- 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
Train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Manaparai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manaparai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Manaparai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Manapparai bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kochi to Manapparai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Manapparai is 303 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Kochi to Manapparai.






