There are 5 ways to get from Malappuram to Cherthala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherukara to Aluvatrain 16350
- Take the train from Aluva to Cherthalatrain 16341 / ...
4h 17m₹978–3,048Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malapurram to Cherthalabus
5h 45m₹250–340Drive 181.1 km
- Drive from Malappuram to Cherthalacar 181.1 km
2h 53m₹2,067–2,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malappuram to Cherthalataxi 181.1 km
2h 53m₹4,100–4,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from Malapurram to Shoranurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Cherthalatrain 16315 / ...
5h 41m₹319–2,292
Malappuram to Cherthala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malappuram to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹340 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Malappuram to Cherthala is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malapurram and arriving at Cherthala. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Malappuram to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Cherukara and arriving at Cherthala via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Malappuram and Cherthala is 189 km. The road distance is 181.1 km.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Cherthala without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Malappuram to Cherthala, including transfers.
Malappuram to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Malapurram station.
Malappuram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherukara station.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Cherthala is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹340 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Malappuram, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Malappuram to Cherthala via Cherukara and Aluva in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Malapurram to Cherthala 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–340 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherukara to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Malappuram to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Malappuram to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malappuram to Cherthala is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Malappuram to Cherthala.
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