There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple 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 Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
8h 52m₹463–3,590Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16128
11h 8m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus Angamaly
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
10h 6mDrive 246.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Meenakshi Templecar 246.1 km
4h 24m₹2,775–4,008Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Meenakshi Templetaxi 246.1 km
4h 24m₹5,000–6,000Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
8h 16m₹9,140–16,153
Kochi to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly and Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Kochi and Meenakshi Temple is 395 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple, including transfers.
Kochi to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 8h 16m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Meenakshi Temple via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Madurai Jn in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Meenakshi Temple via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–40,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Meenakshi Temple is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kochi to Meenakshi Temple.
There are 218+ hotels available in Meenakshi Temple.