There are 7 ways to get from Melur to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ernakulam Jntrain 16315 / ...
8h 36m₹1,175–3,788Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
12h 18m₹893–3,019Bus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulambus
11h 35m₹947–1,193Drive 275.2 km
- Drive from Melur to Kochicar 275.2 km
4h 49m₹3,075–4,442Taxi
- 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
5h 37m₹10,658–18,078Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpadybus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 12m
Madurai (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 35m.
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 FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass and arriving at Ernakulam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
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 8h 36m.
The distance between Melur and Kochi is 432 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Kochi without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Melur to Kochi, including transfers.
Melur to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mattuthavani Bus Stop 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 train via Palakkad which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melur to Kochi via Madurai Jn, Palakkad, and Ernakulam Jn in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–470 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thoppumpady
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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 Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam 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.
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