There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Surathkal by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
4h 17m₹7,367–14,630Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Surathkaltrain 16346
9h 30m₹575–2,472Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Mangalore Bejai Lalbaugbus
12h 56m₹873–3,828Drive 422.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Surathkalcar 422.1 km
6h 43m₹4,731–6,834Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Surathkaltaxi 422.1 km
6h 43m₹9,000–11,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Surathkal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Surathkal is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Surathkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Surathkal via Thrissur and Lalbaug Signal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Surathkal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Surathkal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Kochi and Surathkal is 401 km. The road distance is 422.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Surathkal without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kochi to Surathkal, including transfers.
Kochi to Surathkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Surathkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Surathkal is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 30m, you could also bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Surathkal, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Surathkal once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- 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 Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,300
- 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
- 6h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Surathkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Surathkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Surathkal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Surathkal is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Kochi to Surathkal.
There are 247+ hotels available in Surathkal.