There are 10 ways to get from Kolkata to Cherthala by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CCU - COK
10h 9m₹10,336–17,935Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Cherthalatrain 22642
40h 42m₹985–10,220Train via Kochi
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 22877
38h 17m₹1,059–8,042Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Cherthalabus
46h 46mDrive 2,239 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Cherthalacar 2,239 km
32h 40m₹25,430–36,732Fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCU - TRV
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus
10h 26m₹10,651–26,045Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane CCU - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Cherthalatrain
12h 31m₹11,851–20,965Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CCU - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Cherthalatrain
12h 30m₹10,251–26,685Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CCU - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthalatrain
14h 52m₹14,251–24,765Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Kolkata, West Bengal - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Cherthalabus
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Kolkata to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Cherthala is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹11,000 and takes 40h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Cherthala is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Cherthala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Cherthala via Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 17m.
The distance between Kolkata and Cherthala is 1967 km. The road distance is 2239 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Cherthala without a car is to train via Kochi which takes 38h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Kolkata to Cherthala, including transfers.
Kolkata to Cherthala bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Cherthala is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train via Kochi, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 38h 17m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 46h 46m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Cherthala, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Starlight Airline, and two other airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Ernakulam Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 36h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–24,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Varanasi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Hyderabad, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
Train from Parpanangadi to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Thrisur to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Santragachi Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- +91 99622 24077
- [email protected]
- Website
- J J Yatra
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- J J Yatra
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Booking & Getting There
Kolkata to Cherthala bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kolkata to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Cherthala is 2239 km. It takes approximately 32h 40m to drive from Kolkata to Cherthala.
There are 718+ hotels available in Cherthala.








