There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Melattur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 12m₹1,105–3,172Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
11h 56mDrive 412.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Melatturcar 412.1 km
6h 46m₹4,619–6,672Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Melatturtaxi 412.1 km
6h 46m₹8,000–10,000Fly Cochin International Airport 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 Papanasamtrain
6h 44m₹8,017–16,350Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Papanasamtrain
9h 8m₹6,697–13,700Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
11h 58m₹11,785–23,272
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Melattur is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Melattur is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Thanjavur via Angamaly and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Kochi and Melattur is 523 km. The road distance is 412.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melattur without a car is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Kochi to Melattur, including transfers.
Kochi to Melattur bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melattur is to train which takes 11h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 56m.
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, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Aluva to Thanjavur twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 30m. SLGT Travels also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- 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 Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Melattur bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Kochi to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Melattur is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Kochi to Melattur.
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