There are 6 ways to get from Malappuram to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cherukara to Aluvatrain 16350
3h 4m₹903–2,108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malapurram to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Ernakulambus
4h 47m₹208–2,187Drive 156.5 km
- Drive from Malappuram to Kochicar 156.5 km
2h 36m₹1,778–2,567Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malappuram to Kochitaxi 156.5 km
2h 36m₹3,600–4,300Fly, subway
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CCJ - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Maharajas Collegesubway
3h 22m₹8,818–15,962Bus, train
- Take the bus from Malapurram to Shoranurbus
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 12075 / ...
4h 43m₹209–1,342
Malappuram to Kochi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malappuram to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Malappuram to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Malappuram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Malapurram and arriving at Ernakulam via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Malappuram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Cherukara and arriving at Maharajas College via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Malappuram and Kochi is 154 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Malappuram to Kochi, including transfers.
Malappuram to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Malapurram station.
Malappuram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherukara station.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Kochi is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Malappuram, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherukara to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malapurram to Ernakulam via Thrissur in around 4h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- 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 Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Malappuram to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Malappuram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malappuram to Kochi is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Malappuram to Kochi.
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