There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Mandapam by train, bus (Flixbus), 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 Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Mandapamtrain
11h 7m₹673–4,240Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapamtrain 16618 / ...
12h 42m₹572–3,351Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
14h 29m₹815–1,433Drive 392.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Mandapamcar 392.7 km
6h 48m₹4,374–6,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Mandapamtaxi 392.7 km
6h 48m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mandapamtrain
12h 40m₹7,955–14,418Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapamtrain
11h 12m₹8,960–14,653
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Mandapam is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Mandapam is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Mandapam via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Kochi and Mandapam is 542 km. The road distance is 392.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Mandapam without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Kochi to Mandapam, including transfers.
Kochi to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Mandapam is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 7m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 14h 29m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Mandapam via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Mandapam in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Ernakulam South to Mandapam via Kadavanthra, Ernakulam South, Ernakulam, Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–13,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–33,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–21,000
- 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 Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kochi to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Mandapam is 393 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Kochi to Mandapam.
There are 133+ hotels available in Mandapam.











