There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Melapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Melappalaiyamtrain
7h 46m₹442–3,588Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 16128 / ...
9h 29m₹336–2,635Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Nellaibus
8h 42m₹808–2,523Drive 264.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Melapalayamcar 264.4 km
4h 6m₹2,981–4,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Melapalayamtaxi 264.4 km
4h 6m₹6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane COK - TCR
7h 28m₹9,605–21,418
Kochi to Melapalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Melapalayam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Omni Bus Stand via Kalikkavilai and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Melapalayam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Melappalaiyam via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Kochi and Melapalayam is 347 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Kochi to Melapalayam, including transfers.
Kochi to Melapalayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Melapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 42m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Melapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Melappalaiyam via Thiruvananthapuram Central and Nagercoil Jn in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Omni Bus Stand via Kalikkavilai, Nellai, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Melappalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹330–410
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Melapalayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kochi to Melapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Melapalayam is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kochi to Melapalayam.
There are 44+ hotels available in Melapalayam.