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How to get fromKochi to Melatturby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Melattur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain train 16188
    11h 1m
    ₹790–2,787

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
    11h 10m

  3. Drive 412.1 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Melatturcar car 412.1 km
    6h 46m
    ₹4,657–6,727

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Melatturtaxi taxi 412.1 km
    6h 46m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain train
    10h 13m
    ₹8,555–14,208

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    11h 28m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,098Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Melattur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Melattur via Angamaly, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 10m.

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