There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Melapalayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Nellaibus
8h 53m₹1,121–2,901Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 16128 / ...
8h 53m₹645–3,022Drive 264.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Melapalayamcar 264.4 km
4h 6m₹2,587–3,736Taxi
- 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
5h 29m₹14,067–25,560
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Melapalayam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand via Kalikkavilai and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Melapalayam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Melappalaiyam via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Kochi and Melapalayam is 374 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 53m 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 bus which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 53m, you could also fly, which costs ₹14,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Melapalayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to FlixBus Tirunelveli - New Bus Stand via Ernakulam, Kalikkavilai, Nellai, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelveli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Tirunelveli 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 42+ hotels available in Melapalayam.