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How to get fromKochi to Periyarby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Periyar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Kannur

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannurtrain train 20632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Bantawalatrain train 16512
    8h 44m
    ₹681–3,282

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aluva to Mangalorebus bus
    12h 9m
    ₹1,203–1,614

  3. Drive 428.3 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Periyarcar car 428.3 km
    6h 54m
    ₹4,807–6,943

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Periyartaxi taxi 428.3 km
    6h 54m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Fly from Cochin International Airport

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    7h 17m
    ₹7,405–14,118

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jntrain train 12617 / ...
    9h
    ₹931–2,844

  7. Bus via Kalamassery

    1. Take the bus from Kalamassery to Mangalorebus bus
    12h 46m
    ₹1,612–3,261

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRV - IXE
    7h 45m
    ₹7,082–19,888

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,673Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Periyar, India?

You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Periyar via Kannur and Bantawala in around 8h 44m. 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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