There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Periyar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jntrain 16346 / ...
8h 45m₹961–2,824Bus via Kalamassery
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Mangalorebus
11h 43m₹1,612–3,261Drive 427.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Periyarcar 427.8 km
6h 53m₹4,859–7,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Periyartaxi 427.8 km
6h 53m₹9,000–12,000Fly
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
7h 17m₹6,905–14,118Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Mangalorebus
12h 9m₹1,203–1,614
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Periyar is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Periyar is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Kalamassery and arriving at B C Road via Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Mangalore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Kochi and Periyar is 447 km. The road distance is 427.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Periyar without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Kochi to Periyar, including transfers.
Kochi to Periyar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalamassery station.
Kochi to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Periyar is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kalamassery, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Periyar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalamassery to Mangalore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹900–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
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 Periyar bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Mangalore station.
Kochi to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Periyar is 428 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Kochi to Periyar.
There are seven+ hotels available in Periyar.