There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Manali by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, line 595 bus
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
3h 37m₹6,342–11,135Train via Thirumangalam
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128
22h 22m₹821–4,067Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Peramburtrain 22640 / ...
12h 38m₹995–3,562Bus via Aluva By Pass
- Take the bus from Aluva By Pass to Madhavarambus
15h 19m₹1,835–3,188Drive 672.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Manalicar 672.3 km
9h 57m₹7,513–10,852Bus
- Take the bus from Cochin to Koyembedubus
17h 13m₹1,416–3,743
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Manali is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via Aluva By Pass and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Kochi and Manali is 610 km. The road distance is 672.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Manali without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Kochi to Manali, including transfers.
Kochi to Manali bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Aluva By Pass station.
Kochi to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Manali is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva By Pass, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 19m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Perambur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 16m. Alternatively, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Aluva By Pass to Madhavaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,500–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from I.T.C. to M.F.L
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +919500200014
- vetritravels14@gmail.com
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Aluva By Pass to Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–2,700
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,500–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cochin to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–3,300
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Manali bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Madhavaram station.
Kochi to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Manali is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Kochi to Manali.
There are 852+ hotels available in Manali.