There are 7 ways to get from Melila to Kochi by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Cherthalabus
4h 23m₹1,138–2,774Train
cheapest- Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Ernakulam Jntrain 16362 / ...
5h₹595–1,916Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Tripunituratrain 16310 / ...
4h 23m₹694–1,855Drive 147.3 km
- Drive from Melila to Kochicar 147.3 km
2h 10m₹1,649–2,382Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melila to Kochitaxi 147.3 km
2h 10m₹3,000–3,700Line 16327 train, train
- Take the train from Kuri Halt to Kollam Jntrain 16327 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 12076 / ...
4h 50m₹740–2,831Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Kunnicode to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
8h 7m₹1,135–3,322
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melila to Kochi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Melila to Kochi is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melila to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Cochin via Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Melila to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Kuri Halt and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Melila and Kochi is 218 km. The road distance is 147.3 km.
The best way to get from Melila to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Melila to Kochi, including transfers.
Melila to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Melila to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kuri Halt station.
The best way to get from Melila to Kochi is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can line 16327 train and train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Melila, India and Kochi, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–280 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melila to Kochi via Kuri Halt, Kollam Jn, and Ernakulam Jn in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kuri Halt to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Auvaneswsarem to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Kollam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Kunnicode to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- AC Sleeper
- ₹750–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Melila to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Melila to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melila to Kochi is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Melila to Kochi.
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