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How to get fromKochi to Vattakanalby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Vattakanal by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Palakkad

    best
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    ₹913–3,240

  2. Bus, taxi via Parappukkara

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puthukkad to Palanibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi taxi
    7h 46m
    ₹898–1,451

  3. Drive 235.2 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Vattakanalcar car 235.2 km
    4h 30m
    ₹2,651–3,829

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Vattakanaltaxi taxi 235.2 km
    4h 30m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aluva to Palanitrain train 16343
    2. Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    ₹914–3,278

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kochi Ernakulam to Munnar Depotbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand to Vattakanaltaxi taxi
    12h 2m
    ₹905–1,413

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 334.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Vattakanal. However, you can take the train to Palakkad, take the train to Palani, then take the taxi to Vattakanal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Puthukad, take the bus to Palani, then take the taxi to Vattakanal.

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