There are 7 ways to get from Melur to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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 Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamalybus Thrissur, Kerala - Angamaly
10h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
13h 1m₹613–2,792Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
10h 56m₹673–3,292Drive 275.2 km
- Drive from Melur to Kochicar 275.2 km
4h 49m₹3,141–4,537Taxi
- 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 42m₹10,073–17,278Bus via Palani
- 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 51m
Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Kochi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Kochi is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
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, Tamil Nadu, Thrissur, Kerala and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Melur and Kochi is 384 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Melur to Kochi, including transfers.
Melur to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 which takes 10h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 10h 56m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Melur, Tamil Nadu to Kochi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thrissur, Kerala, Angamaly, Angamaly, and Ernakulam in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melur, Tamil Nadu to Kochi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal, FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai Jn, Palakkad, and Ernakulam Jn in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Melur to Kochi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Melur to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Kochi is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Melur to Kochi.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Kochi.