There are 7 ways to get from Melur to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
8h 28m₹1,482–4,388Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
13h 49m₹303–2,412Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thrisurtrain 16344
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ernakulam Jntrain 20631 / ...
10h 45m₹363–2,912Drive 275.2 km
- Drive from Melur to Kochicar 275.2 km
4h 49m₹3,087–4,459Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melur to Kochitaxi 275.2 km
4h 49m₹5,500–7,000Fly
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXM - COK
6h 27m₹9,263–16,898Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Angamalybus
11h 42m
Melur to Kochi by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Kochi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melur to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Melur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ernakulam via Madurai, Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Melur and Kochi is 599 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Kochi without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Melur to Kochi, including transfers.
Melur to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Melur to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Melur to Kochi is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train via Thrissur, which costs ₹360 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Melur, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Salem, and Chalakudy in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melur, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam Jn via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai Jn, and Thrisur in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thrisur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palani to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Melur to Kochi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Melur to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Kochi is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Melur to Kochi.
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