There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Melur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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
11h 14m₹473–3,710Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16128
13h 30m₹304–2,337Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus Angamaly
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
11h 14mDrive 274.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Melurcar 274.1 km
4h 48m₹3,075–4,441Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Melurtaxi 274.1 km
4h 48m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
11h 35m
Kochi to Melur by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Melur is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Melur is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Melur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Melur, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Melur. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Kochi and Melur is 425 km. The road distance is 274.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melur without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 14m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Kochi to Melur, including transfers.
Kochi to Melur bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Melur is to train via Palakkad which takes 11h 14m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Melur, Tamil Nadu via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, Madurai Jn, FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Melur, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 14m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Melur bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Melur is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Kochi to Melur.
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