There are 4 ways to get from Kozhikode to Kochi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹950 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Ernakulam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Kochi is 203 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kozhikode to Kochi, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kozhikode station.
Kozhikode to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹950 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kozhikode to Aluva every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹210–480 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹210–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Aluva station.
Kozhikode to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Kochi is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kozhikode to Kochi.
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