There are 6 ways to get from Surathkal to Kochi by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
5h 38m₹6,748–14,894Train
cheapest- Take the train from Surathkal to Ernakulam Jntrain 16337
10h 47m₹579–2,411Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Ernakulambus
11h 48m₹885–3,785Drive 421.6 km
- Drive from Surathkal to Kochicar 421.6 km
6h 39m₹4,811–6,950Taxi
- Take the taxi from Surathkal to Kochitaxi 421.6 km
6h 39m₹9,000–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Surathkal to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus
12h 53m₹1,587–2,506
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surathkal to Kochi is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Surathkal to Kochi is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Surathkal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Surathkal and arriving at Ernakulam via Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug and Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Surathkal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Surathkal and Kochi is 401 km. The road distance is 421.6 km.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Surathkal to Kochi, including transfers.
Surathkal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug station.
Surathkal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surathkal station.
The best way to get from Surathkal to Kochi is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 47m, you could also bus via Thrissur, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Surathkal, India and Kochi, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Surathkal to Ernakulam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Surathkal to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Surathkal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Surathkal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surathkal to Kochi is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Surathkal to Kochi.
There are 1231+ hotels available in Kochi.