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Kochi to Malappuram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Malappuram, Kerala.

163 kmDistance
3.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1890
Sedan₹2220
SUV₹2920
Innova / MUV₹3300
Tempo Traveller₹3890
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹180
AC Seater₹290
Non-AC Sleeper₹260
AC Sleeper₹370
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹510
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹190
Third AC₹260
Second AC₹360
First AC₹490
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Kochi to Malappuram

163 km · ~3h 16m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 163 km · 3h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kochi to Malappuram

163 km · ~3h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kochi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kochi → Malappuram

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~163 km

    ~3h 37m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510

  3. Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kochi to Malappuram

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Tirunnavaya for Malappuram.

Direct trains

Ernakulam Kannur InterCity Express#16305 · Express
06:50 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 39m26 stops
09:29 AMPerssannur
Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express#12076 · Jan Shatabdi
09:20 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 22m26 stops
11:42 AMPerssannur
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
2h 52m26 stops
03:42 PMPerssannur
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
12:55 PMErnakulam Town
2h 42m27 stops
03:37 PMPerssannur
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
12:55 PMErnakulam Town
2h 47m25 stops
03:42 PMPerssannur

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Kochi to Malappuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Malappuram is about 163 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Thrissur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 163 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,890 · Sedan ₹2,220 · SUV ₹2,920 · Innova / MUV ₹3,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,890
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹260 · AC Sleeper ₹370 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹490

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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