There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Cochin Port by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
4h 10m₹10,307–17,663Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
10h 20m₹656–2,655Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
8h 9m₹741–3,169Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
8h 15m₹836–1,585Drive 249.1 km
- Drive from Madurai to Cochin Portcar 249.1 km
4h 26m₹2,785–4,022Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Cochin Porttaxi 249.1 km
4h 26m₹5,000–6,000Bus via Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulambus
9h 56m₹727–906
Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Cochin Port is to bus via Mattuthavani Bus Stop which costs ₹700 - ₹950 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Cochin Port is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Cochin Port. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Cochin Port. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Maharajas College via Palakkad and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Madurai and Cochin Port is 239 km. The road distance is 249.1 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Cochin Port without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Madurai to Cochin Port, including transfers.
Madurai to Cochin Port bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Cochin Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Cochin Port is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 9m, you could also bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Cochin Port, India?
IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Cochin Port via Palakkad, Aluva, Aluva, and Maharajas College in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- 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 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Madurai to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Cochin Port bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Madurai to Cochin Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Cochin Port is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Madurai to Cochin Port.
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