There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Valanchery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Valancherrybus
3h 48m₹915–3,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kuttippuramtrain 16305 / ...
3h 59m₹865–3,472Drive 133.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Valancherycar 133.4 km
2h 11m₹1,523–2,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Valancherytaxi 133.4 km
2h 11m₹2,800–3,400Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Valancherrybus
4h 40m₹868–4,358
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Valanchery is to drive which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Valanchery is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Valanchery. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Valancherry via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Valanchery. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kuttippuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Kochi and Valanchery is 149 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Valanchery without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kochi to Valanchery, including transfers.
Kochi to Valanchery bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Valanchery train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Valanchery is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,400 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Valanchery, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kuttippuram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Valancherry via Ernakulam and Thrissur in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kuttippuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thrissur to Valancherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thrissur to Valancherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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 Valanchery bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Valanchery train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kuttippuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Valanchery is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kochi to Valanchery.
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