There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Purakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kozhikode
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
5h 18m₹689–2,740Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Payyolitrain 16307 / ...
5h 49m₹462–1,782Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Koyilandybus
7h 10m₹667–2,676Drive 216.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Purakkadcar 216.1 km
3h 33m₹2,441–3,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Purakkadtaxi 216.1 km
3h 33m₹4,900–6,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Purakkadtaxi
4h 44m₹9,005–16,918
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Purakkad is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Purakkad is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Koyilandy via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Quilandi via Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Kochi and Purakkad is 231 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Purakkad without a car is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Kochi to Purakkad, including transfers.
Kochi to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Purakkad is to train via Kozhikode which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Purakkad, 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 bus from Ernakulam to Purakkad via Thrissur and Koyilandy in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- 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
- 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
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Purakkad is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Kochi to Purakkad.
There are 36+ hotels available in Purakkad.