There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Payyoli by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Payyolitaxi
2h 39m₹7,067–19,960Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Payyolitrain 16307 / ...
5h 57m₹765–2,192Train via Kozhikode
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
5h 30m₹1,095–3,272Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Koyilandybus
7h 21m₹1,068–3,218Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Kochi to Payyolicar 220.6 km
3h 34m₹2,473–3,572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Payyolitaxi 220.6 km
3h 34m₹5,000–6,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Payyoli is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Payyoli is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Payyoli. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Koyilandy via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Payyoli. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Quilandi via Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Kochi and Payyoli is 311 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Payyoli without a car is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Kochi to Payyoli, including transfers.
Kochi to Payyoli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Payyoli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Payyoli is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Payyoli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Payyoli via Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Koyilandy in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Payyoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Koyilandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,000
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 Payyoli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Payyoli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Payyoli is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Kochi to Payyoli.
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