There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Vatakara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Vadakaratrain 12617 / ...
4h 56m₹505–1,872Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Vadakarabus
6h 40m₹1,054–2,528Drive 228.8 km
- Drive from Kochi to Vatakaracar 228.8 km
3h 42m₹2,557–3,693Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Vatakarataxi 228.8 km
3h 42m₹5,000–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Vadakaratrain
3h 25m₹6,687–20,310Train via Kozhikode
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Vadakaratrain 02197 / ...
5h 11m₹605–2,722Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Vadakarabus
7h 35m₹598–2,648
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Vatakara is to bus via Thrissur which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Vatakara is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Kalamassery and arriving at Vadakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Vadakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Kochi and Vatakara is 249 km. The road distance is 228.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vatakara without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Kochi to Vatakara, including transfers.
Kochi to Vatakara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalamassery station.
Kochi to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Vatakara is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Vatakara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Vadakara every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 46m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalamassery to Vadakara twice daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Kannur to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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 Kozhikkode to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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 Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Vatakara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Vadakara station.
Kochi to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vadakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Vatakara is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Kochi to Vatakara.
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