There are 6 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thrisurtrain 16344
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ernakulam Jntrain 20631 / ...
9h 35m₹385–2,835Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
12h 39m₹325–2,335Bus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulambus
11h 33m₹419–539Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Kochi252.4 km
4h 29mDrive 252.4 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochicar 252.4 km
4h 29m₹2,850–4,116Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochitaxi 252.4 km
4h 29m₹5,000–6,500
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹550 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Ernakulam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Kochi is 403 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi is to train via Thrissur which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹550 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai airport to Ernakulam Jn via Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai Jn, and Thrisur in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–470 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thrisur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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 Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kochi.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Kochi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Kochi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.