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How to get fromMadurai to Fort Kochiby train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Fort Kochi by train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Towntrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    8h 3m
    ₹498–2,980

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
    2. Take the car ferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    8h 56m

  3. Drive 251.7 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Fort Kochicar car 251.7 km
    4h 30m
    ₹2,830–4,087

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 251.7 km
    4h 30m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXM - COK
    2. Take the ferry from High Court to Fort Kochiferry ferry
    7h 36m
    ₹9,846–18,401

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thrisurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thissur to Ernakulambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from High Court to Fort Kochiferry ferry
    9h 31m
    ₹754–3,738

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tripunituratrain train 16327
    2. Take the ferry from High Court to Fort Kochiferry ferry
    14h 7m
    ₹754–3,966

Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,839Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Fort Kochi, India?

There is no direct connection from Madurai to Fort Kochi. However, you can take the train to Palakkad, take the train to Ernakulam Town, drive to Vypin Jetty, take the car ferry to Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty, then drive to Fort Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Fort Kochi via Ernakulam, Kerala, Vypin Jetty, and Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty in around 8h 56m.

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