What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Periyar?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Periyar is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Periyar?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Periyar is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Periyar?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at B C Road via Aluva and Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Periyar?

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.

How far is it from Kochi to Periyar?

The distance between Kochi and Periyar is 447 km. The road distance is 427.8 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Periyar without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Periyar without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Periyar?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Kochi to Periyar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Periyar bus from?

Kochi to Periyar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Periyar train from?

Kochi to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Kochi to Periyar?

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, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Kochi to Periyar bus arrive?

Kochi to Periyar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mangalore station.

Where does the Kochi to Periyar train arrive?

Kochi to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Periyar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Periyar is 428 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Kochi to Periyar.

Where can I stay near Periyar?

There are six+ hotels available in Periyar.

Kochi to Periyar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Periyar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jntrain 16346 / ...
8h 45m
₹961–2,824
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aluva to Mangalorebus
12h 9m
₹1,203–1,614
Drive 427.8 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Periyarcar 427.8 km
6h 53m
₹4,770–6,890
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Periyartaxi 427.8 km
6h 53m
₹9,000–12,000
Fly from Cochin International Airport
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
7h 17m
₹6,905–13,118
Bus via Kalamassery
1. Take the bus from Kalamassery to Mangalorebus
12h 46m
₹1,612–3,261
Train to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
8h 18m
₹6,483–19,890

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.4 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Aluva to Mangalore once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–600 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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