There are 4 ways to get from Malappuram to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Cherukara to Kottayamtrain 16350
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thekkadytaxi
5h 34m₹3,288–5,248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottakkal to Kumilybus
7h 55m₹484–885Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Malappuram to Thekkadycar 264.3 km
4h 9m₹2,564–3,703Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malappuram to Thekkadytaxi 264.3 km
4h 9m₹5,500–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malappuram to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹900 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Malappuram to Thekkady is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Malappuram to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Malapurram and arriving at Kumily via Kottakkal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Malappuram and Thekkady is 321 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Thekkady without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Malappuram to Thekkady, including transfers.
Malappuram to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakkal station.
Malappuram to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kumily station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malappuram to Thekkady is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Malappuram to Thekkady.
There are 305+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Malappuram, India and Thekkady, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottakkal to Kumily once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–600 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherukara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkal to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–7,500
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